May-Hegglin anomaly in a pregnancy complicated by intrauterine growth restriction and ambiguous genitalia

Thrombocytopenia as a hematologic disorder complicates up to 4% of all pregnancies. May-Hegglin anomaly is a rare cause of low platelets in pregnancy. A case of May-Hegglin anomaly complicating pregnancy and intrauterine growth restriction in a fetus with ambiguous genitalia is described. The antepa...

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Published in:Military medicine 1999-08, Vol.164 (8), p.607-608
Main Authors: MAGANN, E. F, KINSELLA, M. J, BIDUS, M. A, MORRISON, J. C
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Biological and medical sciences
Diseases of mother, fetus and pregnancy
Disorders of Sex Development - complications
Female
Fetal Growth Retardation - complications
Genetic Diseases, Inborn - diagnosis
Genetic Diseases, Inborn - genetics
Genetic Diseases, Inborn - therapy
Gynecology. Andrology. Obstetrics
Humans
Infant, Newborn
Karyotyping
Medical sciences
Pregnancy
Pregnancy Complications, Hematologic - diagnosis
Pregnancy Complications, Hematologic - therapy
Pregnancy. Fetus. Placenta
Thrombocytopenia - complications
Thrombocytopenia - diagnosis
Thrombocytopenia - genetics
Thrombocytopenia - therapy
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Summary:Thrombocytopenia as a hematologic disorder complicates up to 4% of all pregnancies. May-Hegglin anomaly is a rare cause of low platelets in pregnancy. A case of May-Hegglin anomaly complicating pregnancy and intrauterine growth restriction in a fetus with ambiguous genitalia is described. The antepartum and intrapartum diagnosis and management of a patient diagnosed with May-Hegglin anomaly is discussed. The involvement and consultation of a perinatologist, neonatologist, internist, and anesthesiologist is reviewed, with emphasis on the mode of delivery. The potential maternal and fetal complications associated with May-Hegglin anomaly warrant early pregnancy diagnosis and access to a tertiary care facility.
ISSN:0026-4075
1930-613X
DOI:10.1093/milmed/164.8.607