| Botulinum toxin and pregnancy-a cautionary tale. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 20521881 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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A 17-year-old female was treated with botulinum toxin (botulinum toxin type A, Allergan) for a left convergent squint. She returned 1 week after her second injection and informed us that she found out she was pregnant 3 days after the second injection. After a long worrying 9 months, her pregnancy fortunately proceeded to term with no adverse effect on both mother and baby. A literature review reassuringly suggests that it is a relatively safe treatment with no adverse effects on the expectant mother or the fetus. Up to 300 units of botulinum toxin have been used at various stages of pregnancy without adverse effects. |
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Authors:
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J F T Li Yim; C R Weir |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Strabismus Volume: 18 ISSN: 1744-5132 ISO Abbreviation: Strabismus Publication Date: 2010 Jun |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2010-06-04 Completed Date: 2010-09-30 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 9310896 Medline TA: Strabismus Country: England |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 65-6 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Tennent Institute of Ophthalmology, Glasgow, UK. jamesly@doctors.org.uk |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Adolescent Botulinum Toxins / adverse effects*, therapeutic use* Female Humans Pregnancy Pregnancy Complications / drug therapy* Strabismus / drug therapy* |
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Reg. No./Substance:
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0/Botulinum Toxins |
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