Neurol. praxi. 2015;16(6):371-374

Back pain in pregnancy as a sign of a life-threatening condition

*MUDr. Jana Djakow1, *MUDr. Radka Mišurová2, doc. MUDr. Petr Marusič, Ph.D.3
1 Pediatrická klinika 2. LF UK a FN Motol, Praha a Oddělení chronické resuscitační a intenzivní péče pro děti, Nemocnice Hořovice
2 Neurologické oddělení, Nemocnice Havlíčkův Brod
3 Neurologická klinika 2. LF UK a FN Motol, Praha
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Back pain in pregnancy is a common condition which can be easily trivialized by treating physicians. We present a case series where the back pain was the major or the only clinical sign of a life-threatening condition. We provide an overview of recent knowledge about these conditions from the neurological point of view. We also point out warning signs and a set of examinations that should not be missed out in any pregnant patient with a back pain.

Keywords: back pain, preeclampsia, HELLP, acute pancreatitis, pregnancy

Published: December 16, 2015  Show citation

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Djakow J, Mišurová R, Marusič P. Back pain in pregnancy as a sign of a life-threatening condition. Neurol. praxi. 2015;16(6):371-374.
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