Pregnancy and Susac syndrome

Evidence-based neurology checklist on pregnancy and susac syndrome: Preconception Continue steroids at the lowest possible dose Continue intravenous immunoglobulins (IVIg) Stop Mycophenolate, Methotrexate and Cyclophosphamide Consider switching to IVIg ± Azathioprine or Rituximab Intrapartum…

Preconception

  • Continue steroids at the lowest possible dose
  • Continue intravenous immunoglobulins (IVIg)
  • Stop Mycophenolate, Methotrexate and Cyclophosphamide
  • Consider switching to IVIg ± Azathioprine or Rituximab

Intrapartum

Postpartum

Lactation

References

  1. Willekens B, Kleffner I. Susac syndrome and pregnancy: a review of published cases and considerations for patient management. Ther Adv Neurol Disord 2021; 14:1756286420981352.

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