title: Discordant fetal platelet counts in a twin gestation complicated by idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura.
abstract: The twin gestation in a patient with idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura presents a unique problem if vaginal delivery is being considered. Scalp platelet sampling to exclude fetal thrombocytopenia only allows assessment of the presenting fetus. A case is described in which cordocentesis revealed discordant platelet counts in dizygotic twin fetuses.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D005312:Fetal Blood; D006801:Humans; D010976:Platelet Count; D011247:Pregnancy; D011250:Pregnancy Complications, Hematologic; D011272:Pregnancy, Multiple; D011696:Purpura, Thrombocytopenic / Q000150:complications*; D014429:Twins, Dizygotic