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Indian Journal of Medical Sciences
Medknow Publications on behalf of Indian Journal of Medical Sciences Trust
ISSN: 0019-5359
EISSN: 0019-5359
Vol. 62, No. 11, 2008, pp. 452-455
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Bioline Code: ms08081
Full paper language: English
Document type: Case Report
Document available free of charge
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Indian Journal of Medical Sciences, Vol. 62, No. 11, 2008, pp. 452-455
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Dapsone, Danazol, and Intrapartum Splenectomy in Refractory ITP Complicating Pregnancy
Varghese, Lilly; Viswabandya, Auro & Mathew, Arpit Jacob
Abstract
Currently there is no consensus on the treatment of refractory idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) complicating pregnancy. Our patient with chronic ITP complicating pregnancy, who was refractory to steroids, dapsone, and danazol, was treated successfully with intrapartum splenectomy.
Keywords
Cesarean section, dapsone, danazol, intrapartum splenectomy, refractory idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura
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