RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Polyarteritis Nodosa in Pregnancy
JF Ochsner Journal
JO Ochsner J
FD O. P. Jindal Global University
SP 94
OP 97
VO 18
IS 1
A1 Laura Damian
A1 Cristina Pamfil
A1 Marius Fodor
A1 Liliana Rogojan
A1 Natalia Hagau
A1 Simona Rednic
YR 2018
UL http://www.ochsnerjournal.org/content/18/1/94.abstract
AB Background: Polyarteritis nodosa (PAN) is a rare disease that occurs predominantly in middle-aged males; its onset during pregnancy is exceptional.Case Report: We present a case of PAN with peripartum onset in a patient with a twin pregnancy after ovarian stimulation for primary infertility. The pregnancy outcome was good in terms of the children's health. In the case of the mother, however, the presence of nonspecific signs and symptoms, a noncontributory ovarian biopsy, and mimics of a puerperal infection delayed the diagnosis of PAN. The emergence of a tender subcutaneous nodule on the forearm and its histopathologic findings were diagnostic. Treatment with pulse methylprednisolone and intravenous cyclophosphamide resulted in the patient's prompt recovery.Conclusion: We present the case to stress the value of careful physical examination in unveiling the presence of a rare disease.