Thrombocytopenia in Pregnancy

Jelena Roganović

Abstract


Thrombocytopenia, defined as a platelet count less than 150 x 109/L, is the second leading cause of hematologic disorders in pregnancy after anemia. Thrombocytopenia can result from a variety of physiologic or pathologic conditions, several of which may have a significant impact on both mother and fetus. This editorial briefly presents the specific causes of thrombocytopenia in pregnancy, their obstetrical implications and management.

Keywords


Thrombocytopenia; Pregnancy

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