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DIAZ-CASTRO, Alexander. Systemic lupus erythematosus and complications during pregnancy. Rev Colomb Obstet Ginecol [online]. 2009, vol.60, n.1, pp.93-99. ISSN 0034-7434.

Background: as systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a common disease in young women and does not affect fertility cases may usually be found in which a woman can be both pregnant and suffer from this disease at the same time. Eventhough prognosis has improved, SLE should still be considered as a high risk disease and should be followed up by a multidisciplinary team enjoying excellent ongoing communication. This case presentation was aimed at reviewing maternal prognosis regarding base disease, gestation and the foetus. Case summary: a 35-year-old woman suffering form SLE and chronic arterial hypertension was being managed for cervical cancer (HG-ISL). During her treatment she became pregnant, thereby complicating the foetus’ health and her own. Conclusions: interdisciplinary teams should be promoted in Colombia in hospitals so that particular management can be established for each patient presenting this type of disease as well as time limits on waiting. A social support network must be made available allowing the mother and newborn to feel welcome and be managed together, since they form a single unit differently to other cases involving patients suffering from cancer and lupus.

Palabras clave : systemic lupus erythematosus; pregnancy; cervical carcinoma; preeclampsia.

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