Delivery complicated by myasthenia gravis and epilepsy.
The literature on the possible risk of myasthenia gravis complicating pregnancy and delivery is sparse and partly contradictory but some of the reports on the number of perinatal and neonatal deaths are alarming. Epilepsy in pregnancy implies on approximately twofold risk of intervention in connection with labour. A pregnant patient with myasthenia gravis and epilepsy has recently been delivered. The case is reported and the considerations with regard to suitable anaesthesia and the two diseases are discussed.
D000328:Adult; D002585:Cesarean Section; D004827:Epilepsy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D009157:Myasthenia Gravis; D007744:Obstetric Labor Complications; D011182:Postoperative Care; D011247:Pregnancy