Uneventful pregnancy outcome after enzyme replacement therapy with agalsidase beta in a heterozygous female with Fabry disease: A case report

Eur J Med Genet. 2010 Mar-Apr;53(2):111-2. doi: 10.1016/j.ejmg.2009.12.004. Epub 2010 Jan 1.

Abstract

No reproductive studies have been performed with enzyme replacement therapy (ERT) for Fabry disease (FD, OMIM 301500), a lysosomal storage disorder. Therefore, use during pregnancy is theoretically contraindicated. We report the first case of agalsidase beta treatment throughout pregnancy. High-range proteinuria remained stable and the patient gave birth to a healthy boy after an uncomplicated pregnancy. The decision to administer ERT during pregnancy should be made on an individual basis, considering the FD status and possible risks.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Enzyme Therapy*
  • Fabry Disease / genetics*
  • Fabry Disease / therapy*
  • Female
  • Heterozygote
  • Humans
  • Isoenzymes / therapeutic use*
  • Maternal Exposure
  • Mutation, Missense
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy Outcome
  • Recombinant Proteins / therapeutic use
  • alpha-Galactosidase / genetics
  • alpha-Galactosidase / therapeutic use*

Substances

  • Isoenzymes
  • Recombinant Proteins
  • alpha-Galactosidase
  • agalsidase beta