Bridging to low-dose corticosteroids after satralizumab discontinuation in unplanned pregnancy: Two cases of AQP4-positive NMOSD.
Shichun Li, Haiyan Yao, Ting Li et al.
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Case in brief
Two patients with AQP4-positive neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD) experienced unplanned pregnancies while on satralizumab. Following confirmation of pregnancy, satralizumab was discontinued, and both patients were managed with low-dose corticosteroids throughout their pregnancies. No relapses occurred, and both delivered healthy full-term infants. Satralizumab was resumed postpartum without any relapses during follow-up.
Diagnostic / clinical pearl
In cases of unplanned pregnancy in NMOSD patients on satralizumab, transitioning to low-dose corticosteroids may maintain disease stability without fetal exposure to the medication.