Granulocyte and monocyte adsorption apheresis for Behçet's disease in a pregnant woman

J Dermatol. 2013 Dec;40(12):1042-4. doi: 10.1111/1346-8138.12296. Epub 2013 Dec 4.

Abstract

We present a 39-year-old pregnant woman with Behçet's disease who was treated successfully with granulocyte and monocyte adsorption apheresis (GMA). There were no complications or adverse effects during her pregnancy and delivery. The neonate manifested no abnormalities.

Keywords: Behçet's syndrome; adsorption; granulocytes; monocytes; pregnancy.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Behcet Syndrome / therapy*
  • Blood Component Removal*
  • Female
  • Granulocytes
  • Humans
  • Monocytes
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy Complications / therapy*