Journal article
Platelet Count Response to Obstetrical Use of IVIG for Maternal Thrombocytopenia: A 14-Year Retrospective Study
Abstract
Introduction: Thrombocytopenia affects approximately 10% of pregnant individuals with Gestational Thrombocytopenia (GT) accounting for 80% of cases and Immune Thrombocytopenia (ITP) representing 3% of cases. Distinguishing between GT and ITP is challenging, leading to many pregnant individuals with moderate thrombocytopenia receiving treatment for ‘possible ITP’ with Intravenous Immunoglobulin (IVIG) in attempt to raise platelet counts (PLT) …
Authors
Khalife R; Niu BT; Perelman I; El-Chaar D; Fergusson D; Karovitch A; Mack JP; Tokessy M; Webert KE; Tinmouth AT
Journal
Blood, Vol. 142, No. Supplement 1,
Publisher
American Society of Hematology
Publication Date
November 2, 2023
DOI
10.1182/blood-2023-189377
ISSN
0006-4971