Jaundice in pregnancy and its causes: A case report

Jaundice in pregnancy is an uncommon condition, affecting less than 5% of pregnant women globally and it carries a high risk maternal perinatal mortality. Although there are various causes jaundice pregnancy, viral hepatitis infection the most common cause India. This case 28-year old woman, her third trimester who presented with severe nausea, vomiting edema extremities. Laboratory tests revealed oligohydramnios altered blood electrolyte profile. A clinical diagnosis was made patient underwent emergency caesarean section due to high-risk nature pregnancy. The include acute fatty liver (AFLP), hyperemesis gravidarum, hemolysis elevated enzymes low platelets (HELLP) syndrome, intrahepatic cholestasis Due onset condition based on principle elimination, suspected as this patient. After delivery, received several transfusions placed conservative treatment for week. Both, mother child, recovered well were discharged without any complications.