Open AccessImmunotherapies application in active stage of systemic lupus erythematosus in pregnancy: A case report and review of literature
Author(s) -
Zhihui Xiong,
Xiao-Song Cao,
Hai-Lian Guan,
Hongchen Zheng
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
world journal of clinical cases
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.368
H-Index - 10
ISSN - 2307-8960
DOI - 10.12998/wjcc.v8.i24.6396
Subject(s) - medicine , pregnancy , stage (stratigraphy) , dermatology , obstetrics , biology , genetics , paleontology
Pregnancy in the setting of systemic lupus erythematosus can worsen the condition from the stable to active stage, with quality of life and fertility desire being particular concerns. Pregnancy in the active stage of systemic lupus erythematosus (ASLE), although rare and complicated to manage, can be treated favorably with immunotherapies ifs used properly. Here we report such a success case.