A hepatitis B virus flare that led to hepatic decompensation and liver transplantation in a pregnant woman with chronic hepatitis B: a rare case report and literature review

A hepatitis B virus flare that led to hepatic decompensation and liver transplantation in a pregnant woman with chronic hepatitis B: a rare case report and literature review

Background: Acute viral hepatitis is the most common cause of jaundice during pregnancy. Distinct immunological changes during pregnancy and the postpartum period are possible crucial factors associated with flares of chronic hepatitis B. Case: We present the case of a healthy pregnant hepatitis B v...

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Main Authors: Chih-Hsiang Yin, Chia-Ching Chang, Yi-Liang Lee, Shou-En Wu, Yi-Hsin Lin, Paul Ivan Kato, Chuang-Yen Huang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: IMR Press 2022-07-01
Series:Clinical and Experimental Obstetrics & Gynecology
Subjects:
case report
hepatitis b
liver transplantation
pregnancy
Online Access:https://www.imrpress.com/journal/CEOG/49/7/10.31083/j.ceog4907161

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