Anesthetic Outcome of a Primigravida Woman with Acute Fatty Liver of Pregnancy (AFLP) Complicated by Multiorgan Dysfunction Syndrome (MODS): An Obstetric Emergency
Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: Acute fatty liver of pregnancy (AFLP) is a rare but life-threatening obstetric emergency, often complicated by multiorgan dysfunction syndrome (MODS). We report a case of a 25-year-old primigravida woman at 34 weeks and 7 days of a twin pregnancy presenting with abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting for three days. Diagnosis was established based on clinical, laboratory, and imaging findings. Prompt multidisciplinary management, including termination of pregnancy and intensive care support, resulted in a favorable maternal outcome. This case underscores the importance of early recognition and aggressive intervention in AFLP complicated by MODS.
Source: Saudi Journal of Medicine
Author: Dr. Sheikh Rukun Uddin Ahmed
Language: English
Subfield: Obstetrics and Gynecology
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4408843240