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-  2018 

Wilson’s disease presenting during pregnancy: A diagnostic and therapeutic dilemma

DOI: 10.1177/1753495X17743162

Keywords: Gastroenterology, hepatology, high-risk pregnancy

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Wilson’s disease is an autosomal recessive genetic disorder affecting copper transport leading to hepatic and/or neuropsychiatric manifestations. Changes in pregnancy can mimic certain clinical features of chronic liver disease such as spider naevi, and constraints for the use of various investigation for diagnosis pose a challenge to physicians. A high index of suspicion, multi-disciplinary team approach, use of correct non-invasive testing including viral serology, autoantibodies and copper studies and ultrasonography help to diagnose most of the pre-existing, de novo or pregnancy-specific hepatological conditions. We report a case of Wilson’s disease diagnosed during pregnancy and discuss the challenges in diagnosis and treatment in pregnancy

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