Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura during pregnancy

BMJ Case Rep. 2013 Jan 9:2013:bcr2012007729. doi: 10.1136/bcr-2012-007729.

Abstract

Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura is a very rare disease, especially during pregnancy. It is characterised by low platelet count and predominantly muco-cutaneous bleeding. There are many forms to monitor and treat these patients. Here, we present a case of a pregnant woman, with idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura, who was submitted to treatment only when the platelet count was below 10,000/μl, with human intravenous immunoglobulin. During the evolution of pregnancy, caesarean delivery and puerperium were favourable.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Immunoglobulins, Intravenous / therapeutic use*
  • Immunologic Factors / administration & dosage
  • Platelet Count
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy Complications, Hematologic*
  • Purpura, Thrombocytopenic, Idiopathic / blood
  • Purpura, Thrombocytopenic, Idiopathic / diagnosis*
  • Purpura, Thrombocytopenic, Idiopathic / drug therapy
  • Severity of Illness Index

Substances

  • Immunoglobulins, Intravenous
  • Immunologic Factors