
Wegener's granulomatosis (WG) is rarely diagnosed during the reproductive years and uncommonly manifests for the first time during pregnancy. We report a case of de novo WG presenting at 30 weeks gestation with classical symptoms of WG (ENT, pulmonary). The diagnosis was confirmed by radiological, laboratory, and histological investigations. With a multidisciplinary approach, she had a successful vaginal delivery of a healthy baby. She was treated successfully by a combination of steroids, azathioprine and intravenous immunoglobulin in the active phase of disease for induction of remission and by azathioprine and steroids for maintenance of remission. The significant improvement in her symptoms allowed us to continue her pregnancy to 37 weeks when delivery was electively induced. Transplacental transmission of PR3-ANCA occurred but the neonate remained well. This case of de novo WG during pregnancy highlights the seriousness of this disease and the challenge in management of such patients.
Adult, Male, Myeloblastin, Pregnancy Trimester, Third, Remission Induction, Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis, Infant, Newborn, Immunoglobulins, Intravenous, Fetal Blood, Methylprednisolone, Antibodies, Antineutrophil Cytoplasmic, Pregnancy Complications, Pregnancy, Azathioprine, Humans, Drug Therapy, Combination, Female, Glucocorticoids, Maternal-Fetal Exchange, Immunosuppressive Agents
Adult, Male, Myeloblastin, Pregnancy Trimester, Third, Remission Induction, Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis, Infant, Newborn, Immunoglobulins, Intravenous, Fetal Blood, Methylprednisolone, Antibodies, Antineutrophil Cytoplasmic, Pregnancy Complications, Pregnancy, Azathioprine, Humans, Drug Therapy, Combination, Female, Glucocorticoids, Maternal-Fetal Exchange, Immunosuppressive Agents
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