Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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3438041 | American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology | 2008 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
Thrombocytopenia is common in hydropic anemic fetuses. Severe thrombocytopenia is associated with a poor prognosis, irrespective of the presence of hydrops. The option of platelet transfusion in severely hydropic anemic fetuses needs further study.
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Authors
Eline S.A. MD, PhD, Timo R. MD, PhD, Enrico MD, PhD, Anneke MD, PhD, Humphrey H.H. MD, PhD, Dick MD, PhD,