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Gynaecology & Obstetrics Medical, surgical and gynaecological illness complicating pregnancy cc0eda04

False statement regarding cholestasis in pregnancy:

A
Recurs In subsequent pregnancy
B
Ursodeoxycholic acid relieves pruritus
C
Mild jaundice occurs in majority of patients
D
Pruritus may precede laboratory findings
High-Yield Explanation
Recurrence is common in subdequent pregnancies (90%)and with the use of oestrogen containing oral contraceptivr pills.Such patients are at risk for chronic liver disease and should be closely followed up aftet pregnancy. Refer page no 280 of Text book of obsteics,sheila balakrishnan,2 nd edition. OR Reccurence rate is high(50-60%) Cholestyramine is effective for itching. Jaundice is slight. REference: Textbook of Duttas ,9th edition,page 271

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