Primary thrombocythaemia in pregnancy.
Nine pregnancies in six patients with primary thrombocythaemia are reported. Eight pregnancies resulted in the delivery of normal infants. One pregnancy ended in spontaneous abortion at 7 weeks gestation. One pregnancy was complicated by superficial thrombophlebitis and a postpartum haemorrhage. We suggest that pregnancy in patients with primary thrombocythaemia can have a favourable outcome, but requires close monitoring. Administration of aspirin during pregnancy may be of benefit.
Beard
J
J
Division of Haematology, United Medical School, St Thomas' Hospital, London.
Hillmen
P
P
Anderson
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Lewis
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Pearson
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D000027:Abortion, Incomplete / Q000209:etiology; D000328:Adult; D001241:Aspirin / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D011247:Pregnancy; D011250:Pregnancy Complications, Hematologic; D011256:Pregnancy Outcome; D013920:Thrombocythemia, Essential / Q000150:complications* / Q000188:drug therapy
D001241:Aspirin