Management of Primary Immune Thrombocytopenia in Pregnancy
James B. Bussel, Ming Hou, Douglas B. Cines
Abstract
Platelet counts often fall during pregnancy; decreases below 50×103 per cubic millimeter may be due to an autoimmune cause. Detection and management of immune thrombocytopenia may be lifesaving.
Topics & Concepts
MedicinePregnancyImmune thrombocytopeniaImmune systemPlateletImmunologyObstetricsPediatricsBiologyGeneticsPlatelet Disorders and TreatmentsBlood groups and transfusionBlood properties and coagulation