Pregnancy in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus.
Ten pregnancies in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus were reviewed. Preterm delivery occurred in 4 cases (40%), fetal growth retardation in 2 (20%) and intrauterine death in 2 (20%). Preeclampsia developed in one case, which was the only found maternal complication. The most important factor associated with poor outcome was lack of antenatal care. Most of the SLE-complicated pregnancies can anticipate a favorable outcome if, and only if, there is a well-planned management with close cooperation among the patient, obstetrician, rheumatologist and neonatologist.
Yan
J S
JS
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Tri-Service General Hospital, Taipei, R.O.C.
Fu
I J
IJ
Yin
C S
CS
D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008180:Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic / Q000150:complications*; D011247:Pregnancy; D011248:Pregnancy Complications; D011256:Pregnancy Outcome