Intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy: risk factors for severe disease.
Sarah MashburnEllen SchleckmanPaige CackovicCynthia ShellhaasKara M RoodMarwan Ma'ayehPublished in: The journal of maternal-fetal & neonatal medicine : the official journal of the European Association of Perinatal Medicine, the Federation of Asia and Oceania Perinatal Societies, the International Society of Perinatal Obstetricians (2021)
In patients with ICP, those with pregestational diabetes, history of ICP, prior cholecystectomy, and tobacco use are more likely to develop severe disease. Given the adverse outcomes associated with severe disease, serial BA measurements to monitor for development of severe disease may be warranted in this population.