Fabry disease complicating pregnancy

Abstract

Background. Few cases of Fabry disease, an X-linked lysosomal storage disorder, complicating pregnancy are reported.

Case. A 36-year-old primigravida with known Fabry disease manifest with acroparesthesias, tinnitus, and hearing loss delivered a healthy unaffected infant at term.

Conclusion. A symptomatic Fabry carrier may experience an otherwise uncomplicated pregnancy in the absence of vital organ involvement.

Keywords:

• Agalsidase
• Fabry disease
• glycosphingolipid
• lysosomal storage disease
• pregnancy