Rheumatic diseases during pregnancy
Authors : Rahman Yavuz
Pages : 172-179
Doi:10.5505/sakaryamj.2013.98698
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Publication Date : 2013-12-01
Article Type : Other
Abstract :Pregnancy induces immunologic changes that may differentially impact rheumatic disorders. The effects of pregnancy on rheumatic diseases vary by condition. The systemic rheumatic illnesses commonly complicating pregnancy are systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), antiphospholipid syndrome (APS), rheumatoid arthritis (RA), scleroderma.Keywords : Pregnancy, rheumatic disease, clinical approach.