title: Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura as a cause of thrombocytopenia in pregnancy: literature review.
abstract: Thrombocytopenia complicating pregnancy occurs with four major nonmalignant conditions found in the reproductive age group: thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura, hemolytic uremic syndrome, pregnancy-induced hypertension, and immune thrombocytopenic purpura. A case of thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura occurring in a pregnant patient is presented, along with a review of the literature.
authors.affiliation: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Connecticut Health Center, Farmington 06032.
authors.forename: M G
authors.initials: MG
authors.lastname: Pinette
authors.forename: A M
authors.initials: AM
authors.lastname: Vintzileos
authors.forename: C J
authors.initials: CJ
authors.lastname: Ingardia
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D011247:Pregnancy; D011250:Pregnancy Complications, Hematologic / Q000209:etiology*; D011697:Purpura, Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic / Q000150:complications* / Q000628:therapy; D013921:Thrombocytopenia / Q000209:etiology*