Autoimmune hepatitis in the postpartum period

Abstract

Aim: Autoimmune hepatitis (AIH) presenting primarily in the postpartum period has rarely been reported.

Methods: The medical data of 58 female patients diagnosed with AIH was assessed.

Results: In the study population, three (5.1%) patients were diagnosed postpartum. Based on clinical, laboratory and liver biopsy findings, two of these patients were considered to have subclinical AIH and were diagnosed by disease flare after delivery. The remaining patient was considered as new onset of AIH in the postpartum period.

Conclusions: AIH can present in the postpartum and should be actively considered among the differential diagnosis if liver dysfunction is observed after delivery.