The Liver Meeting 2019-Panel Discussion/ Challenging Cases

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The video transcript discusses cases related to liver diseases in pregnancy and management strategies for patients with hepatic adenomas and autoimmune hepatitis. The cases involve considerations of pregnancy planning, medication use, monitoring, and potential risks during pregnancy. The experts highlight the importance of optimizing treatment regimens, such as considering different medications, adjusting doses, and monitoring liver enzymes closely. The panel also discusses the impact of varying liver disease severity, medication metabolization, and potential complications, such as CMV reactivation. Treatment options such as steroids, azathioprine, budesonide, and tacrolimus are considered based on individual patient factors and disease control. The importance of regular monitoring, assessing liver function, and close collaboration between hepatologists and obstetricians in such cases is emphasized.

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Presenter: Kidist Yimam

Keywords

liver diseases in pregnancy

hepatic adenomas

autoimmune hepatitis

pregnancy planning

medication use

monitoring during pregnancy

treatment regimens