Pruritus in pregnancy and obstetric cholestasis

Authors
Clark, TJ Dwarakanath, L Weaver, JB
Citation
Tj. Clark et al., Pruritus in pregnancy and obstetric cholestasis, HOSP MED, 60(4), 1999, pp. 254
Citations number
22
Categorie Soggetti
General & Internal Medicine
Journal title
HOSPITAL MEDICINE
ISSN journal
14623935 → ACNP
Volume
60
Issue
4
Year of publication
1999
Database
ISI
SICI code
1462-3935(199904)60:4<254:PIPAOC>2.0.ZU;2-S
Abstract
Pruritus is often considered a common but minor symptom of pregnancy. Howev er, pruritus caused by obstetric cholestasis is increasingly being recogniz ed as a cause of so-called 'unexplained' stillbirths. This article reviews recent literature and outlines possible management strategies with the aim of reducing maternal morbidity and improving perinatal outcome.