Successful outcome of pregnancy complicated by giant myoma and severe heparin-induced osteopenia.
A case of giant myoma and severe heparin-induced osteopenia during pregnancy is reported. The increased risk of osteopenia with heparin treatment during pregnancy is stressed.
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Karolinska Institutet, Huddinge University Hospital, Sweden.
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D000328:Adult; D001851:Bone Diseases, Metabolic / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000150:complications; D002585:Cesarean Section; D005260:Female; D006493:Heparin / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D007044:Hysterectomy; D007889:Leiomyoma / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery*; D011247:Pregnancy; D011248:Pregnancy Complications; D011252:Pregnancy Complications, Neoplastic / Q000601:surgery*; D012307:Risk Factors; D013922:Thrombocytosis / Q000188:drug therapy; D014594:Uterine Neoplasms / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery*
D006493:Heparin