Friedreich's ataxia: A case series, literature review, and recommendations for pregnancy
A Dakin1, P Bogdanova-Mihaylova2, R A Walsh2,3
1Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Rotunda Hospital, Dublin, Ireland.
Abstract:
Friedreich's ataxia (FRDA) is a progressive neurological condition affecting motor function, with several non-neurological, multi-systemic manifestations. Pregnancies complicated by chronic health conditions, such as FRDA, can pose clinical, logistical, and organizational challenges to optimize management and outcomes. We delineate the management challenges posed in the management of the largest Irish case series of pregnant patients with FRDA and extrapolate recommendations that can be applied to clinical practice through a literature review.
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