# Pregnancy and Hereditary Neuropathy With Liability to Pressure Palsies: A Case Report and Narrative Review of the Literature

**Authors:** Vedha Priya Sudhakar, Jacquilin Sabu, Bethany Boatin, Karen Austin-Smith

PMC · DOI: 10.7759/cureus.61236 · Cureus · 2024-05-28

## TL;DR

This paper discusses managing pregnancy in a woman with a rare nerve condition, highlighting successful care strategies and the importance of awareness.

## Contribution

The paper presents a case report and literature review on managing pregnancy in HNPP patients, emphasizing multidisciplinary care.

## Key findings

- A young pregnant woman with HNPP was successfully managed and delivered via cesarean section.
- Multidisciplinary strategies are crucial to minimize complications during labor and delivery for HNPP patients.
- Reporting such cases helps increase clinician awareness and improve patient care.

## Abstract

Pregnancy in patients with hereditary neuropathy with liability to pressure palsy (HNPP) can present unique challenges. This is due to the potential exacerbation of neurological symptoms and the need for careful management during the antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum periods. In this case report, we will discuss the successful management of a young pregnant female with a history of HNPP delivered by cesarean section. We will also review the existing literature on the management of pregnant patients with HNPP, focusing on the multidisciplinary input and strategies to minimize the risk of complications during labor and delivery. Reporting cases of pregnancy in HNPP is important for increasing awareness among clinicians and optimizing patient care.

## Linked entities

- **Diseases:** hereditary neuropathy with liability to pressure palsy (MONDO:0008087), HNPP (MONDO:0008087)

## Full-text entities

- **Diseases:** Pressure Palsies (MESH:D010243), neurological symptoms (MESH:D009461), HNPP (MESH:C536965), Hereditary Neuropathy (MESH:D009386)
- **Species:** Homo sapiens (human, species) [taxon 9606]

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