Recurrent cholestatic jaundice of pregnancy

Usually last quarter

Oestrogen.
Familial.

Pruritus.
Mild jaundice.

Spontaneous resolution but recurs with pregnancy and hormonal therapy.

Acute fatty liver

Last quarter

Protein malnutrition.
Eclampsia & pre- eclampsia.

Poor, maternal mortality 80%.

Viral hepatitis

Any

Good, but poor in malnutrition.

Cholecystitis

Any

Biliary obstruction.

Pain.
Vomiting.
Malaise.
Jaundice.

Good, surgical treatment rarely required.

Acute pancreatitis

Common in late pregnancy

Severe pain.
Vomiting.
Hypotension.
Rapid pulse.

High mortality 20%.

Haemolytic anaemia

Any

Drugs.
Anaesthesia.
Incompatible blood    transfusion.

Anaemia.
Jaundice.

Good if proper diagnosis and treatment is taken.