Effects of thrombocytopenia in pregnancy
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.18203/2320-1770.ijrcog20180889Keywords:
Antenatal visit, Fetomaternal outcome, Gestational thrombocytopeniaAbstract
Background: Thrombocytopenia defined as platelet count of less than 1,50,000/cu.mm. Thrombocytopenia is divided according to severity into mild moderate and severe types. Multiple factors are responsible.
Methods: This is a retrospective study of one-year period including 120 pregnant patients irrespective of their gestational age at civil hospital Ahmedabad. Etiology of this condition are identified and analyzed.
Results: Gestational Thrombocytopenia is the most common etiology. This condition is self-limiting usually.
Conclusions: Platelet count estimation should be a routine at first antenatal visit for timely diagnosis and to achieve favorable fetomaternal outcome.
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