[Herpes hepatic failure during the third quarter of pregnancy]. / Le cas clinique du mois. Hépatite herpétique au 3eme trimestre de la grossesse.

Acute liver diseases of pregnancy are common and usually transient and reversible. Given the number of different possible diagnoses, performing a large biological screening and a proper iconographic documentation is key. It makes sure no etiology fatal to the mother and her fetus is missed.