Question 1

what is acute fatty liver of pregnancy?

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Fatty liver: Acute fatty liver of pregnancy (aflp) is a rare, potentially fatal complication that occurs in the third trimester or early postpartum period. Although the exact pathogenesis is unknown, this disease has been linked to an abnormality in fetal fatty acid metabolism. Early diagnosis of aflp sometimes can be difficult because it shares features with other common conditions such as pre-eclampsia, vira.

Question 2

how bad is acute fatty liver of pregnancy?

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Fatty liver/pregnanc: Is a real life threatening condition which occurs in third trimester or immediately following delivery
it is caused by fatty acid metabolism disturbed by mitpchondria in the mother due to deficiency in lchad, (long chain 3hydroxy-co enzymea dehydrogenase) enzyme.
 Condition used to be thought fatal in the past but aggressive treatment by stabilising mother with support with IV fluids and blood prod.

Question 3

can they only diagnose acute fatty liver of pregnancy if you die?

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No: Biopsy(a very skinny needle)into the liver can confirm this diagnosis of liver disease.

Question 4

how common is it for somebody to get acute fatty liver of pregnancy?

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Rare: Acute fatty liver of pregnancy is rare. It has an estimated incidence of 1 in 7000 to 1 in 20, 000 deliveries. It is more common in patients with multiple gestations and maybe in women who are underweight.

Question 5

are some people more prone to getting acute fatty liver of pregnancy?

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Yes: Anyone who has had acute fatty liver of pregnancy (AFP) is at about a 25% risk for recurrence with future pregnancies.  The initial episode appears to have a genetic predisposition due to an autosomal recessive gene defect.  There is no current recommendation to screen for this genetic defect.  The incidence of AFP is around 1 in 10, 000 pregnancies.

Question 6

suspecting acute fatty liver of pregnancy. what will do this to my wife?

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Serious condition: Acute fatty liver of pregnancy is a serious condition. It can be life threatening to both mother and baby. Treatment is immediate delivery. Unfourtunately, it can recur in the subsequent pregnancy. So, recommendation is to avoid future pregnancy.

Question 7

doctor diagnosed acute fatty liver of pregnancy. what will do this to my wife?

Accepted Answer

Fatty liver/pregnanc: Is a real life threatening condition which occurs in third trimester or immediately following delivery
it is caused by fatty acid metabolism disturbed by mitpchondria in the mother due to deficiency in lchad, (long chain 3hydroxy-co enzymea dehydrogenase) enzyme.
 Condition used to be thought fatal in the past but aggressive treatment by stabilising mother with support with IV fluids and blood prod.

Question 8

what are the causes of a fatty liver of pregnancy?

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Enzyme deficiency: The association of cases of acute fatty liver of pregnancy with one of the inherited defects in mitochondrial beta-oxidation of fatty acids (the acronym for which is lchad), suggests that some affected women and their fetuses might have an inherited enzyme deficiency in beta-oxidation that predisposes the mother to this disorder.

Question 9

fatty liver of pregnancy fatal?

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Possible: Most fatty liver of pregnancy resolves without problems, a very small number of pts can progress to cirrhosis and liver failure.

Question 10

will fatty liver affect my developing baby during my pregnancy?

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Fetal liver: Acute fatty liver of pregnancy (aflp) is a rare, potentially fatal complication that occurs in the third trimester or early postpartum period. Although the exact pathogenesis is unknown, this disease has been linked to an abnormality in fetal fatty acid metabolism. Early diagnosis of aflp sometimes can be difficult because it shares features with other common conditions such as pre-eclampsia, vira.

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