Abstract
Intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy; is a pregnancy-specific liver disorder developing after the second trimester of pregnancy, characteristically coursing with high serum bile acid level and maternal pruritus. Its prevalence shows a chance depending on environmental factors, genetics and ethnic origin and at the same time it is reported that the frequency of this disease is 0.45% in our country. In all genetic factors, especially ABCB4 gene, which is in charge with transporting phospholipid in hepatocytes is dwelled on. Risk factors include previous presence of NCBI, advanced maternal age (˃35), multiparity, history of cholestasis with the use of oral contraceptive, becoming pregnant with assisted reproductive techniques, ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome, multiple pregnancy, being a patient with chronic hepatitis C. The most frequent symptom is pruritus and it is generally seen on palm and soles. It is seen among 90% of pregnant impressed by the high level of serum bile acid (˃10 umol/L). Serum aminotransferases show increase among 60% of the patients. This increase generally isn’t two times more than normal. Intrauterine fetal loss among the patients with NCBI, is seen as amnion liquid with meconium, spontaneous and iatrogenic preterm birth, increased need in neonatal intensive care. Bile acid increasing in fetal circulation is hold responsible for these complications. The aim of the cure is to keep the maternal biochemical values close to the normal reference range, decrease the symptoms; especially maternal pruritus, prevent fetal complications. When it is compared with the other methods, ursodeoxycholic acid (UDCA) provides more apparent improvement in the liver enzymes and the levels of serum bile acid. Intrauterine fetal loss with NCBI occurs suddenly so NST, USG and doppler USG evaluations are limited in the place of follow up. There isn’t a consensus on how often a pregnant should be screening. Among the patients who are expected to have preterm birth, corticosteroid is suggested for lung maturation. It is stated that fetal mortality is lower among the patients with NCBI than who gives birth at the 36th week.