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Query: UMLS:C0338671 (
Steroids
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9,479
document(s) hit in 31,850,051 MEDLINE articles (0.00 seconds)
Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura is a relatively common but unrecognised auto-
immune disorder
among women of child bearing age. Nearly one-third of patients present with bleeding tendency in pregnancy. Management necessitates care of mother during pregnancy and delivery and care of the baby.
Steroids
remain the chief, economical and effective method of raising platelet counts, but platelet transfusion and human intravenous high dose alpha-globulin may be required. Neonatal thrombocytopenia must be expected and managed. Management of patient, since it concerns two lives, should be individualised and carefully planned in consultation with haematologist and paediatrician.
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PMID:Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura complicating pregnancy. 1649 61
