Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (Moschcowitz-syndrome) in pregnancy
Wengeler, H.; Holzgreve, H.; Gokel, J.M.; Holzmann, K.
Geburtshilfe und Frauenheilkunde 36(11): 953-959
1976
ISSN/ISBN: 0016-5751 PMID: 1033098 Document Number: 107845
The case of a primigravida with thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (Moschcowitz Syndrome) is reported. The patient delivered a healthy male infant at 35 weeks gestation during a remission. The patient died at 10 days postpartum from a relapse of the disease. The special points in the differential diagnosis and treatment of thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura during pregnancy are discussed.