Gestational Thrombocytopenia
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General Principles
Definition
Gestational thrombocytopenia (platelet counts ≥70 × 10/L) is a benign, mild thrombocytopenia associated with pregnancy.
Epidemiology
Gestational thrombocytopenia spontaneously occurs in approximately 5%–7% of otherwise uncomplicated pregnancies.1
Etiology
The mechanism of gestational thrombocytopenia remains unknown.
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General Principles
Definition
Gestational thrombocytopenia (platelet counts ≥70 × 10/L) is a benign, mild thrombocytopenia associated with pregnancy.
Epidemiology
Gestational thrombocytopenia spontaneously occurs in approximately 5%–7% of otherwise uncomplicated pregnancies.1
Etiology
The mechanism of gestational thrombocytopenia remains unknown.
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