Abstract |
Acute promyelocytic leukaemia (APL) is characterised by a life-threatening hemorrhagic diathesis which is attributed to a DIC-like coagulopathy. This report describes the problems of childbirth in two patients with untreated APL. It is concluded that caesarean section can be performed without major complications. A prerequisite is an active treatment of the coagulopathy and a close collaboration between the obstetrician and the haematologist.
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Authors | F Celsing, G Ekman, L Granström, H Johnsson, M Björkholm |
Journal | European journal of obstetrics, gynecology, and reproductive biology
(Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol)
Vol. 91
Issue 1
Pg. 41-2
(Jul 2000)
ISSN: 0301-2115 [Print] Ireland |
PMID | 10817877
(Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
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Chemical References |
- Antineoplastic Agents
- Tretinoin
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Topics |
- Adult
- Antineoplastic Agents
(therapeutic use)
- Bone Marrow Transplantation
- Cesarean Section
- Combined Modality Therapy
- Female
- Humans
- Leukemia, Promyelocytic, Acute
(complications, therapy)
- Patient Care Team
- Pregnancy
- Pregnancy Complications, Neoplastic
(therapy)
- Stem Cell Transplantation
- Transplantation, Autologous
- Tretinoin
(therapeutic use)
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