Meta-analysis shows increased risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes in adults with idiopathic inflammatory myopathy, suggesting clinical implications.
Our meta-analysis showed IIM to be associated with increased risk of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy, caesarean section, preterm birth and small for gestational age/intrauterine growth restriction birth, though residual confounding by disease activity and treatment may contribute.
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