Systemic lupus erythematosus in pregnancy:clinical analysis of 19 cases / 中国实用内科杂志

ABSTRACT

Objective To find out the rate of deterioration of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) during pregnancy,the incidence of co-existing pregnancy induced hypertension (PIH) and the ways of antepartum treatment.Methods A retrospective analysis of the clinical data was performed in 19 cases of SLE with pregnancy from 1998 to 2003.Results SLE with pregnancy had an acute deterioration rate of 52.6% and incidence of co-existing PIH of 52.6% and 31.6%,which were related to patients'condition and remissions.Conclusion When SLE happens in pregnancy,it is more likely to get worse and complicated with PIH.It is necessary to enhance the antepartum monitoring and treatment for these patients.