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[Charcot Marie Tooth disease: exacerbation in pregnancy]
J L Gastaut1, J Benaim, M O Livet
1Service de Neurologie, Hôpital Ste Marguerite, Marseille.
Revue Neurologique
|October 18, 2000
Summary
Pregnancy can rarely worsen Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease (CMT). Corticosteroids may improve both clinical symptoms and electrophysiological results in pregnant patients with CMT exacerbation.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Genetics
- Obstetrics
Background:
- Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease (CMT) is a rare inherited neurological disorder.
- Pregnancy is not typically associated with CMT exacerbation.
Observation:
- A rare case of CMT exacerbation during pregnancy was observed.
- The patient presented with worsening neurological symptoms.
Findings:
- Corticosteroid treatment showed a potential positive effect.
- Clinical symptoms and electrophysiological results improved following treatment.
Implications:
- This case highlights the possibility of pregnancy-induced CMT exacerbation.
- Corticosteroids may be a viable treatment option for this rare complication.
- Further research is warranted to confirm the efficacy of corticosteroids in pregnant CMT patients.