Granulocyte and monocyte adsorption apheresis for Behçet's disease in a pregnant woman. Issue 12 (4th December 2013)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Higashi, Yuko; Shimokawa, Mitsuyoshi; Kawai, Kazuhiro; Kanekura, Takuro
• Is Part Of: Journal of dermatology. Volume 40:Issue 12(2013)
• Page Start: 1042
• Page End: 1044
• Publication Date: 2013-12-04
• Subjects: Dermatology -- Periodicals; Dermatology -- Japan -- Periodicals; Skin -- Diseases -- Periodicals; 616.5005
• DOI: 10.1111/1346-8138.12296
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0385-2407

Abstract

<abstract abstract-type="main" id="jde12296-abs-0001"> <title>Abstract</title> <p>We present a 39‐year‐old pregnant woman with Behçet's disease who was treated successfully with granulocyte and monocyte adsorption apheresis (GMA). There were no complications or adverse effects during her pregnancy and delivery. The neonate manifested no abnormalities.</p> </abstract>