In cases of intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy, ideal time for termination of pregnancy is:
Correct Answer: 38 weeks
Description: Delivery should be induced at 37-38 weeks due to increased risk of fetal moality at later gestation ICP includes pruritus with a characteristic pattern of distribution, with palms and soles of the feet especially affected, together with elevation of total serum bile acids (SBA) and/or transaminases, and absence of other liver disease to which these manifestations can be attributed. Time of presentation:Late second or early third trimester of pregnancy. UDCA is the DOC for this condition.
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