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Am J Perinatol 1991; 8(5): 295-296
DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-999401
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© 1991 by Thieme Medical Publishers, Inc.

Misdiagnosis of a Normal Fetal Platelet Count After Coagulation of Intrapartum Scalp Samples in Autoimmune Thrombocytopenic Purpura

Kenneth J. Moise Jr. , David E. Patton, Lorraine E. Cano
  • Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas
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04 March 2008 (online)

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ABSTRACT

Intrapartum fetal scalp sampling for platelet counts in maternal autoimmune thrombocytopenia has been advocated for determining route of delivery. We report a case in which two coagulated scalp samples were believed to indicate a normal fetal platelet count. As a result, vaginal delivery of a severely thrombocytopenic fetus was allowed.

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