Wilson's disease and pregnancy
Avramović, D.; Gligorović, S.; Jovanović-Tajfl, S.; Kastratović, B.
Srpski Arhiv Za Celokupno Lekarstvo 120(9-10): 306-308
1992
ISSN/ISBN: 0370-8179 PMID: 1306026 Document Number: 390415
Wilson's disease is rare autosomal-recessive disorder originated on the basis of metabolic copper over-storage. This is the case report of patient aged 28, who suffers Wilson's disease during last ten years. She has been treated by penicillamine unregularly from the beginning of her disease. She reported three spontaneous abortions in her previous history. She was treated by penicillamin and bedoxin in current pregnancy. Vaginal delivery was completed using oxytocin stimulation. Newborn was male, alive, with body weight of 2900 grams. Apgar score was 8. During puerperal period normal uterine involution was estimated, but lactation was ceased.