Porfiria aguda en el embarazo: diagnóstico y manejo

Autores/as

  • Alvaro Sepúlveda M Hospital Clínico Universidad de Chile. Departamento Obstetricia y Ginecología
  • Jorge Hasbún F. Hospital Clínico Universidad de Chile. Departamento Obstetricia y Ginecología

Resumen

Intermittent acute porphyria during pregnancy is a rare disease. Due to its capacity to simulate an acute abdomen without any apparent cause, it requires an accurate diagnosis and a specific management. This review will present the epidemiology, physiopathology, classification, specific diagnostic criteria and management, focusing on the triggering factors and drugs contraindicated in this diagnosis.

Palabras clave:

Embarazo, Complicaciones del Embarazo, Porfiria Intermitente Aguda