Question 20 (part 2) · LEK · Intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy
Which of the following is true about intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy:
- A. it is a condition that is primarily dangerous to the pregnant woman.
- B. it might lead to liver cirrhosis requiring a liver transplant.
- C. it increases the risk of portal vein thrombosis.
- D. it increases the risk of cholelithiasis.
- E. it increases the risk of intrauterine foetal demise.
Hint
Consider who carries the main risk in this condition: the mother mostly has itching, but bile acids affect someone else.
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