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[Myasthenia gravis and pregnancy].

Authors :
Kostera-Pruszczyk A
Emeryk-Szajewska B
Source :
Ginekologia polska [Ginekol Pol] 2005 Feb; Vol. 76 (2), pp. 122-6.
Publication Year :
2005

Abstract

We retrospectively analyzed the course and outcome of pregnancy in a group of 26 women with myasthenia gravis. Premature births were noted in 7.9% of pregnancies, the rate of cesarean section was 15.8%. Neonatal myasthenia was observed in 10 children born by 5 women (16% of the mothers). There were three neonatal deaths: two due to neonatal myasthenia, one in a child born with multiple congenital anomalies. Transient exacerbation of MG symptoms was observed during four pregnancies (10.5%). MG is not associated with increased risk for MG patient and the newborn. Giving birth to one child with transient MG increases the risk of transient MG in consecutive pregnancies.

Details

Language :
Polish
ISSN :
0017-0011
Volume :
76
Issue :
2
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Ginekologia polska
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
15847079