Abstract
Cholestatic diseases of pregnancy (CDP) are also referred to as intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy, recurrent cholestatic jaundice of pregnancy, icterus gravidarum and cholestatic hepatosis. It is a form of intrahepatic cholestasis characterized by pruritus and mild jaundice that usually occurs in the third trimester of pregnancy, though occurrence in earlier gestations is encountered occasionally. It is the second most common cause of jaundice occurring in pregnancy, ranking next to viral hepatitis1. IFEMED Journal Vol. 14 (1) 2008: pp. 23-25
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