[In utero fetal death in pregnancy complicated by Takayasu's arteritis: case report and review]

J Gynecol Obstet Biol Reprod (Paris). 2009 Nov;38(7):595-8. doi: 10.1016/j.jgyn.2009.05.001. Epub 2009 Jun 18.
[Article in French]

Abstract

Takayasu's arteritis is a non-specific chronic vasculitis mainly involving the aorta and its main branches. A 37 year-old patient was diagnosed a Takayasu's arteritis during her last pregnancy. Her new pregnancy was characterised by a preeclampsia and an intrauterine growth restriction complicated by an intrauterine fetal death during the second trimester. Takayasu's arteritis is at risk of life-threatening complications for both the mother and the fetus. A multidisciplinary survey is recommended. Currently, management of this disease is unclear and no consensus is available during pregnancy. Trials testing antiplatelet agents and corticosteroids are now needed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Female
  • Fetal Death / etiology*
  • Fetal Growth Retardation / diagnosis
  • Humans
  • Pre-Eclampsia / diagnosis
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy Complications, Cardiovascular*
  • Takayasu Arteritis / complications*