title: A case of Evan's syndrome in pregnancy refractory to primary treatment options.
abstract: Evan's syndrome is a rare hematological condition defined as immune thrombocytopenic purpura and hemolytic anemia. We describe herein a case of Evan's syndrome diagnosed in a term pregnancy that was refractory to primary therapeutic options. We also describe current treatment options in pregnancy and briefly discuss the pathophysiology of Evan's syndrome and perinatal outcome.
authors.affiliation: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine, Bayfront Medical Center, St. Petersburg, Florida 33701, USA. Todd.Boren@moffitt.org
authors.forename: Todd
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Boren
authors.forename: Carlos
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Reyes
authors.forename: Raul
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Montenegro
authors.forename: Karen
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Raimer
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000744:Anemia, Hemolytic, Autoimmune / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D002585:Cesarean Section; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010951:Plasma Exchange; D011247:Pregnancy; D011250:Pregnancy Complications, Hematologic / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D016553:Purpura, Thrombocytopenic, Idiopathic / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D013156:Splenectomy; D013577:Syndrome