Pemphigus in pregnancy: a reevaluation of fetal risk.
Pemphigus vulgaris, a bullous dermatosis, rarely occurs during pregnancy. Previous reviews have suggested that pemphigus has no significant effect on pregnancy. A case report of pemphigus occurring during pregnancy and resulting in an intrauterine death is presented. A reevaluation of the literature indicates that maternal pemphigus is associated with a significant risk of fetal mortality.
D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D005313:Fetal Death / Q000209:etiology*; D005315:Fetal Diseases / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D010392:Pemphigus / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000473:pathology; D011247:Pregnancy; D011248:Pregnancy Complications / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000473:pathology; D012867:Skin / Q000473:pathology