Takayasu's or pulseless disease in pregnancy.

A case of Takayasu's disease in pregnancy in a 27-yr-old Dutch Gravida I, para 0 is presented, in which the diagnosis was confirmed by angiography before pregnancy. Diagnostic and therapeutic problems occurred during pregnancy; however, a successful delivery of a healthy infant was accomplished. The obstetrical course of this patient is compared with 12 others so far described in the literature. The symptoms of this rare condition may improve or worsen during pregnancy. The best therapy is rest. Vaginal delivery is recommended and cesarean section should be reserved for specific obstetric indications.