Successful management of pregnancy-induced pancytopenia

Perry, C.P.; Harris, R.E.

Obstetrics and Gynecology 50(6): 732-734

1977


ISSN/ISBN: 0029-7844
PMID: 927767
Document Number: 122581
The 46th case of known pregnancy-induced pancytopenia is reported. Pregnancy may play an etiologic role in this rare condition, but the specific mechanism is unknown. Maternal mortality is 63%, and fetal and neonatal wastage is 46%. The patient reported is a 24-year-old Oriental woman who delivered a healthy female infant. Her survival is attributed to conservative management with carefully timed packed cell and platelet transfusions.

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