Juvenile Dermatomyositis in Pregnancy. (15th April 2013)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Madu, Anthony Emeka; Omih, Edwin; Baguley, Elaine; Lindow, Stephen W.
• Other Names: Ficicioglu C. Academic Editor.; Hsu C. S. Academic Editor.; Levy T. Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Case reports in obstetrics and gynecology. Volume 2013(2013)
• Publication Date: 2013-04-15
• Subjects: Obstetrics -- Periodicals; Gynecology -- Periodicals; Generative organs, Female -- Diseases -- Periodicals; Obstetrics; Gynecology; Genital Diseases, Female; Generative organs, Female -- Diseases; Gynecology; Obstetrics; Electronic journals; Periodicals; Periodicals; 618
• DOI: 10.1155/2013/890107
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2090-6684

Abstract

Abstract : Juvenile dermatomyositis has variable clinical presentations both in and outside of pregnancy. A literature review indicated that optimal maternal and fetal outcomes can be anticipated when the pregnancy is undertaken while the disease is in remission. Poorer outcomes are associated with flare-up of the disease in early pregnancy compared with exacerbation in the second or third trimester, when fetal prognosis is usually good. We present a case of JDM in pregnancy with disease exacerbation late in pregnancy and review of the relevant literature.