Maryland medical journal (Baltimore, Md. : 1985) 1997-Sep
Chorea gravidarum: a case report and review.
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A 23-year-old pregnant Pakistani female presented with hemichorea and hemiballismus at six weeks gestational age. Similar symptoms had occurred during a previous pregnancy resulting in a spontaneous abortion. Chorea gravidarum, a disorder characterized by choreiform and athetoid movement presenting during pregnancy, is rare. In the past, rheumatic disease was generally the etiology, but today, collagen vascular disease should also be considered. Treatments include neuroleptics for symptomatic relief and therapies targeted toward the underlying pathology.