thrombocythaemia in pregnancy
Last reviewed 01/2018
- reactive thrombocytosis (RT) may be responsible for more than 85% of cases
with thrombocythaemia
- causes of reactive thrombocythaemia (including inflammation,
infection, haemorrhage and iron deficiency) must be excluded before a diagnosis
of essential thrombocythaemia (ET) is made
- in women of reproductive age the increased prevalence of iron deficiency should be considered
- note though that, any degree of persistent thrombocytosis, whether or not it fulfils the conventional criterion of being above 600×109/l, must be pursued for the possible diagnosis of ET
- causes of reactive thrombocythaemia (including inflammation,
infection, haemorrhage and iron deficiency) must be excluded before a diagnosis
of essential thrombocythaemia (ET) is made
Reference:
- Elliott MA et al.Thrombocythaemia and pregnancy. Leuk Lymphoma. 1996 Sep;22 Suppl 1:57-63.