The presentation and management of platelet disorders in pregnancy.

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Thrombocytopenia, defined as a platelet count less than 150 000 per microlitre, occurs in 7%-12% of all pregnancies. Apart from anaemia, it is the most common haematological disorder in pregnancy. Despite its frequent occurrence, thrombocytopenia often leads to difficulties of diagnosis and management in pregnancy. Typically, a pregnant woman will have platelet counts of 150 000 to 450 000 per microlitre and...

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• Biomarkers
• Blood Platelet Disorders
• Disease Management
• Incidence
• Phenotype