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Jaime-Pérez JC, González-Treviño M, Gómez-Almaguer D. Pregnancy-associated aplastic anemia: a case-based review. Expert Rev Hematol 2021; 14:175-184. [PMID: 33430674 DOI: 10.1080/17474086.2021.1875816] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
Abstract
Introduction: Pregnancy-associated aplastic anemia (pAA) occurs when aplastic anemia (AA) is diagnosed for the first time during pregnancy and it is a rare but serious condition leading to severe maternal and fetal complications. It is unknown whether pregnancy triggers bone marrow failure or if this state is unrelated to the pathogenesis of pAA.Areas covered: In this review, three new cases of pAA are presented and its controversial etiologic relationship with pregnancy, its atypical presentation, and management are also discussed. Furthermore, a literature review of pAA cases between 1975 and 2020 was performed in PubMed, accessed via the National Library of Medicine PubMed interface. Keywords included 'aplastic anemia' AND 'pregnancy'. We found 54 cases reported in the literature with a clear diagnosis of pAA.Expert opinion: The diagnosis of pAA is challenging since pregnancy is associated with physiologic hematological changes in the complete blood count which can mask the disease. Meticulous monitoring and adequate support therapy given by a trained multidisciplinary team have the potential to improve outcomes for women and their neonates. All women should receive frequent assessments to optimize their care during pregnancy and after delivery, definitive treatment should be offered.
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Affiliation(s)
- José Carlos Jaime-Pérez
- Department of Hematology, Internal Medicine Division, Dr. Jos Eleuterio González University Hospital and School of Medicine, Universidad Autonoma de Nuevo Leon, Monterrey, Mexico
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- Department of Hematology, Internal Medicine Division, Dr. Jos Eleuterio González University Hospital and School of Medicine, Universidad Autonoma de Nuevo Leon, Monterrey, Mexico
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- Department of Hematology, Internal Medicine Division, Dr. Jos Eleuterio González University Hospital and School of Medicine, Universidad Autonoma de Nuevo Leon, Monterrey, Mexico
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McGowan KE, Malinowski AK, Schuh AC, Whittle W, Shehata N. Aplastic anaemia in pregnancy - a single centre, North American series. Br J Haematol 2018; 184:436-439. [PMID: 30460693 DOI: 10.1111/bjh.15654] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2018] [Accepted: 09/11/2018] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Aplastic anaemia (AA) is infrequently observed in pregnancy. We describe 19 pregnancies in 9 women at a tertiary care centre over a period of 30 years. Spontaneous resolution of AA did not occur postpartum in the five pregnancies where AA was first diagnosed in pregnancy. In the remaining pregnancies, although haematological indices declined and transfusion support was needed in 35% of pregnancies, relapses were not observed. There were no deaths, but complications occurred in 79% of pregnancies. Preterm delivery and postpartum haemorrhage were observed in 21% and 26% of pregnancies, respectively.
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- Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Mount Sinai Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.,Department of Medicine, Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute, Mount Sinai Hospital, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.,Division of Medical Oncology and Hematology, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, University Health Network, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Mount Sinai Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Departments of Medicine, Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.,Division of Hematology, Mount Sinai Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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