Immune thrombocytopenic purpura, which may lead to bleeding, is typically caused by
antibodies directed against the platelet glycoprotein IIb/IIIa complex. Since the management …

DIOPATHIC thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP, also I known as primary immune
thrombocytopenic purpura) is a hematologic disorder for which appropriate diagnostic and …

Fetal and Neonatal Physiology, edited by Drs. Polin, Fox, and Abman, focuses on
physiologic developments of the fetus and newborn and their impact on the clinical practice …

Background Neonates with severe thrombocytopenia can have bleeding leading to death or
lifelong residual defects. The predictors, frequency, and consequences of fetal …

PURPOSE: To investigate the clinical parameters that are associated with the development
of brain edema of hypertensive encephalopathy in patients with preeclampsia-eclampsia …

Our goal is to set forth our opinion of the best approach to managing adults with primary
idiopathic (autoimmune) thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP), with emphasis on the word …

Numerous studies have examined the outcomes of infants born to mothers with idiopathic
thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP). Fewer studies have discussed the morbidity of obstetric …

Objective To assess the safety of a new platelet count threshold for the definition of maternal
thrombocytopenia late in pregnancy. Methods A platelet count was performed in 6770 …

Buckground. Thrombocytopenia is a common problem during pregnancy and often inappro-
priately managed. This study aimed to assess the prevalence and causes of maternal …

Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) is a relatively common autoimmune disorder
among women of child-bearing age. It has a frequency of approximately one to two per …