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  • Title: Management of idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura during pregnancy.
    Author: Laros RK, Sweet RL.
    Journal: Am J Obstet Gynecol; 1975 May; 122(2):182-91. PubMed ID: 1171620.
    Abstract:
    Management of idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) during pregnancy requires concern for both fetal and maternal morbidity and death. A review of 14 pregnancies revealed significant maternal morbidity but no maternal deaths. The perinatal mortally was21 per cent. Current recommendations for management include: (1) corticosteroids, (2) splenectomy if response is unsatisfactory with (1), (3) liberal use of platelet transfusion if surgical intervention is required in the face of significant thrombocytopenia, and (4) careful observation of the newborn infant and treatment with corticosteroids and/or platelets if thrombacytopenia is severe.
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