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[Chorea gravidarum. A case report].

Fernando Germes Piña¹

¹Departamento de Ginecología y Obstetricia, Hospital General Salvador Zubirán Anchondo, Chihuahua, Chihuahua.

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|April 30, 2009

Summary

Chorea gravidarum, a rare pregnancy complication, causes involuntary movements and speech changes. Symptoms typically resolve postpartum, but may recur in future pregnancies.

Area of Science:

Obstetrics and Gynecology
Neurology
Maternal-Fetal Medicine

Background:

Chorea gravidarum is an uncommon pregnancy complication affecting 1 in 2275 pregnancies.
Characterized by involuntary movements, speech alterations, and affective status changes, typically in the first trimester.
Often idiopathic, but can be associated with antiphospholipid syndrome, rheumatic fever, thyrotoxicosis, systemic lupus erythematosus, syphilis, Huntington disease, or drug induction.

Observation:

A 22-year-old patient in her second pregnancy presented with psychosis and involuntary movements at 36.1 weeks gestation.
Initial treatment with diazepam was followed by amniotic rupture and subsequent Cesarean section.
The patient experienced a favorable postpartum recovery, with residual abnormal movement in her right hand.

Findings:

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Dopamine antagonists like haloperidol and chlorpromazine are effective and safe at low doses for symptom control.
The patient had four subsequent normal pregnancies.

Implications:

This case highlights the importance of recognizing and managing chorea gravidarum, even in the late stages of pregnancy.
Prompt diagnosis and appropriate treatment can lead to favorable maternal and neonatal outcomes.
Understanding potential underlying causes, such as streptococcal infections, is crucial for effective management and recurrence prevention.