Enzyme Replacement Therapy in Pregnant Women with Fabry Disease: A Case Series
Fabry disease is a rare inherited lysosomal storage disorder caused by the deficiency of the enzyme alpha-galactosidase A. There is uncertainty regarding the safety of enzyme replacement therapy during pregnancy. We describe the course and outcome of seven pregnancies in six patients with Fabry dise...
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Veröffentlicht in: | JIMD Reports, Volume 45 Volume 45, 2019, Vol.45, p.77-81 |
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Zusammenfassung: | Fabry disease is a rare inherited lysosomal storage disorder caused by the deficiency of the enzyme alpha-galactosidase A. There is uncertainty regarding the safety of enzyme replacement therapy during pregnancy. We describe the course and outcome of seven pregnancies in six patients with Fabry disease who continued or reinitiated enzyme replacement therapy during pregnancy. No adverse events, in both mothers and children, were observed. |
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ISSN: | 2192-8304 2192-8312 |
DOI: | 10.1007/8904_2018_141 |