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Complications of idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura in pregnancy: a review of literature
| Summary: | ABSTRACT INTRODUCTION: Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) is an acquired immune disorder that causes a reduction in platelet count, called thrombocytopenia. ITP during pregnancy usually presents some complications that may impair the outcome of pregnancy. OBJECTIVE: This literature review aimed to identify the main complications of ITP in pregnancy and its consequences. METHODOLOGY: The bibliographic search was performed through scientific articles available in the Scielo and PubMed databases, of which 64 articles were selected, both in Portuguese and English. RESULTS: The risk of postpartum hemorrhage, placental abruption, and neonatal thrombocytopenia are some complications that may occur during pregnancy. CONCLUSION: Pregnant women must be properly monitored during pregnancy so that there are no major complications. |
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| Main Authors: | Silva,Camila L. |
| Other Authors: | Grando,Allyne Cristina |
| Subject: | idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura complications diagnosis hematological complications in pregnancy |
| Year: | 2021 |
| Country: | Brazil |
| Document type: | article |
| Access type: | open access |
| Associated institution: | IBICT |
| Language: | English |
| Origin: | Oasisbr |
| Summary: | ABSTRACT INTRODUCTION: Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) is an acquired immune disorder that causes a reduction in platelet count, called thrombocytopenia. ITP during pregnancy usually presents some complications that may impair the outcome of pregnancy. OBJECTIVE: This literature review aimed to identify the main complications of ITP in pregnancy and its consequences. METHODOLOGY: The bibliographic search was performed through scientific articles available in the Scielo and PubMed databases, of which 64 articles were selected, both in Portuguese and English. RESULTS: The risk of postpartum hemorrhage, placental abruption, and neonatal thrombocytopenia are some complications that may occur during pregnancy. CONCLUSION: Pregnant women must be properly monitored during pregnancy so that there are no major complications. |
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