Chorea gravidarum in systemic lupus erythematosus.
A case of chorea gravidarum in a patient with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is described. Review of the literature on chorea gravidarum suggests that SLE may be a more common cause than previously reported. Treatment of chorea gravidarum in SLE patients is discussed.
D000328:Adult; D002819:Chorea / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008180:Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic / Q000150:complications*; D011247:Pregnancy; D011248:Pregnancy Complications / Q000209:etiology*