Research Links Intrahepatic Cholestasis of Pregnancy with Liver Cancer and Other Diseases Later in Life (IMAGE)

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Research Links Intrahepatic Cholestasis of Pregnancy with Liver Cancer and Other Diseases Later in Life

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ICP is associated with hepatobiliary diseases that might predispose to cancer and also with gestational diabetes and preeclampsia. Women with ICP have increased risk of later hepatobiliary cancer and immune-mediated and cardiovascular diseases.

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<I>Journal of Hepatology</I>

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