Thrombocytopenia
in Pregnancy/eclampsia
Mechanism
involved:
Low-grade D.I.C.
Incidence:
Seen in 5% of normal pregnancies
Mild thrombocytopenia ( 100.0 –
150.0 x 109/L
Features:
Elevated anti-platelet antibodies
Platelet activation
Seen in 15-20% of pregnancies with
pre-eclampsia
40-50% of pre-eclampsia go on to
eclampsia
Therapy:
Deliver baby as soon as possible