Myelodysplastic syndrome in pregnancy--a rare cause of severe anaemia in pregnancy.
A 28-year-old woman presented with severe anaemia in pregnancy at a period of gestation of 20 weeks. She was immediately admitted and after proper investigation it was seen that her Hb was 3.5 g/dl and platelet count was 62,000/cmm, RBC showed normocytic, normochromic morphology. There was neither hepatosplenomegaly nor any purpuric spot over the body. Bone marrow showed dyserythropoiesis and its chromosomal study revealed monosomy-7. Her pregnancy was continued till term with repeated packed cell and platelet concentrate transfusions. Normal healthy baby was delivered by caesarean section and she was discharged after 6 days.
Biswas
Arati
A
Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, Kolkata.
Sanyal
Pradipta
P
D000328:Adult; D000740:Anemia / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D009190:Myelodysplastic Syndromes / Q000150:complications* / Q000628:therapy; D011247:Pregnancy; D011250:Pregnancy Complications, Hematologic; D011379:Prognosis; D012720:Severity of Illness Index