Peripartum Decompensation Uncovering Underlying Asymptomatic Cirrhosis and Portal Hypertension: An Unusual Case Report

Yadav P and Tyagi S

Department of Gynaecology and Obstetrics, Sant Parmanand Hospital, India
Department of Gynaecology and Obstetrics, Lok Nayak Hospital, India

^*Correspondance to: Preeti Yadav 

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Abstract:

Pregnancy is rarely encountered with liver cirrhosis, but carries a significant risk of complications with poor materno-fetal outcomes. Late second trimester and early third trimester is the most common period of hepatic decompensation when most of the complications are seen. We hereby describe an unusual case where the diagnosis of cirrhosis was unknown till the time of delivery due to its asymptomatic nature. However, the diagnosis was finally made with high index of suspicion and was further optimally managed to achieve a successful pregnancy outcome. The aspects of optimal management have been discussed.

Keywords:

Cirrhosis; Portal Hypertension; Pregnancy

Cite the Article:

Yadav P, Tyagi S. Peripartum Decompensation Uncovering Underlying Asymptomatic Cirrhosis and Portal Hypertension: An Unusual Case Report. Clin Case Rep Int. 2018; 2: 1083.