Open AccessObstetric Complications as the First Sign of Myotonic Dystrophy
Author(s) -
Fossen Ditlev,
Gjerstad Leif
Publication year - 1986
Publication title -
acta obstetricia et gynecologica scandinavica
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.401
H-Index - 102
eISSN - 1600-0412
pISSN - 0001-6349
DOI - 10.3109/00016348609158410
Subject(s) - myotonic dystrophy , medicine , pregnancy , myotonia , complication , dystrophy , obstetrics , pediatrics , surgery , pathology , genetics , biology
A patient with undiagnosed myotonic dystrophy presented in pregnancy with a history of severe obstetric and neonatal complications in her two previous pregnancies. Problems arising after cesarean section led to the diagnosis of myotonic dystrophy. the features of this condition and its implications for pregnancy are pointed out. Complications of pregnancy and parturition may be the first symptoms of myotonic dystrophy.