Homozygous beta thalassaemia and pregnancy.
Pregnancy complicating homozygous beta thalassaemia is a rare entity. Two cases are described, 1 of which was further complicated by thrombocytopenia due to secondary hyperslenism. These cases are discussed in the light of current management of homozygous haemoglobinopathies.
D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006720:Homozygote; D006801:Humans; D006971:Hypersplenism / Q000150:complications; D011247:Pregnancy; D011250:Pregnancy Complications, Hematologic / Q000175:diagnosis*; D013789:Thalassemia / Q000150:complications / Q000235:genetics*; D013921:Thrombocytopenia / Q000150:complications