Scleroderma and pregnancy
Maymon, R.; Fejgin, M.; Ben-Aderet, N.; Bahary, C.
Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica 68(5): 469-470
1989
ISSN/ISBN: 0001-6349 PMID: 2520798 Document Number: 342495
We conducted a detailed literature search for the rare combination of scleroderma and pregnancy. Ninety-four patients were reported, 14 of whom died during the course of the pregnancy, mainly due to secondary renal and cardiopulmonary involvement. Out of the 95 fetuses, 19 were lost. Thus, when complications arise, the option of prompt termination of the pregnancy should be considered.