Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura complicating pregnancy

Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) is a condition that often develops in young women, and, consequently, physicians will frequently manage pregnant patients with this disorder. The lack of prospective trials investigating ITP in pregnancy has meant that physicians frequently rely on personal experience and anecdotal evidence to manage these patients. However, recent, large, prospective and retrospective studies have clarified several …