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A case of Evan's syndrome in pregnancy refractory to primary treatment options.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  17943645     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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:
Todd Boren; Carlos Reyes; Raul Montenegro; Karen Raimer
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Case Reports; Journal Article; Review    
Journal Detail:
Title:  The journal of maternal-fetal & neonatal medicine : the official journal of the European Association of Perinatal Medicine, the Federation of Asia and Oceania Perinatal Societies, the International Society of Perinatal Obstetricians     Volume:  20     ISSN:  1476-7058     ISO Abbreviation:  J. Matern. Fetal. Neonatal. Med.     Publication Date:  2007 Nov 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2007-10-18     Completed Date:  2008-01-31     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  101136916     Medline TA:  J Matern Fetal Neonatal Med     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  843-5     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine, Bayfront Medical Center, St. Petersburg, Florida 33701, USA. Todd.Boren@moffitt.org
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Adult
Anemia, Hemolytic, Autoimmune* / complications,  diagnosis,  therapy
Cesarean Section
Female
Humans
Plasma Exchange*
Pregnancy
Pregnancy Complications, Hematologic* / diagnosis,  physiopathology,  therapy
Purpura, Thrombocytopenic, Idiopathic* / complications,  diagnosis,  therapy
Splenectomy
Syndrome

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