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Ehlers-Danlos syndrome type II in pregnancy
B Ploeckinger1, M R Ulm, K Chalubinski
1Department of Prenatal Diagnosis and Therapy, University of Vienna, Austria.
American Journal of Perinatology
|February 1, 1997
Summary
Pregnancy in Ehlers-Danlos syndrome type II can result in fetal growth issues. This case study details a successful pregnancy outcome with careful monitoring and intervention for this rare connective tissue disorder.
Area of Science:
- Reproductive Medicine
- Genetics and Inherited Diseases
Background:
- Ehlers-Danlos syndrome type II is a rare inherited connective tissue disorder.
- Maternal and fetal morbidity associated with pregnancy in Ehlers-Danlos syndrome type II remains largely unknown.
- Limited data exists on pregnancy outcomes for individuals with this condition.