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Connection between hyperemesis gravidarum, jaundice or liver dysfunction, and biliary sludge
Author(s) -
Matsubara Shigeki,
Kuwata Tomoyuki,
Kamozawa Chihiro,
Sakamoto Yuki,
Suzuki Mitsuaki,
Tamada Kiichi
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
journal of obstetrics and gynaecology research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.597
H-Index - 50
eISSN - 1447-0756
pISSN - 1341-8076
DOI - 10.1111/j.1447-0756.2011.01726.x
Subject(s) - hyperemesis gravidarum , medicine , jaundice , biliary sludge , gastroenterology , bilirubin , pregnancy , vomiting , gallstones , biology , genetics
Jaundice in hyperemesis gravidarum may cause physicians to suspect several underlying diseases. Jaundice appeared in a woman with hyperemesis gravidarum and an ultrasound revealed biliary sludge. Hydration concomitantly ameliorated the symptoms, jaundice and the biliary sludge. Another woman with hyperemesis gravidarum showed elevated aminotransferases, with biliary sludge also being present. Hydration ameliorated the symptoms and liver dysfunction, and reduced the total bilirubin level. Biliary sludge appeared, but was ameliorated according to the symptoms of hyperemesis gravidarum.