Caesarean section in previously untreated acute promyelocytic leukaemia - Report of two patients

Authors
Celsing, F Ekman, G Granstrom, L Johnsson, H Bjorkholm, M
Citation
F. Celsing et al., Caesarean section in previously untreated acute promyelocytic leukaemia - Report of two patients, EUR J OB GY, 91(1), 2000, pp. 41-42
Citations number
6
Categorie Soggetti
Reproductive Medicine
Journal title
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS GYNECOLOGY AND REPRODUCTIVE BIOLOGY
ISSN journal
03012115 → ACNP
Volume
91
Issue
1
Year of publication
2000
Pages
41 - 42
Database
ISI
SICI code
0301-2115(200007)91:1<41:CSIPUA>2.0.ZU;2-7
Abstract
Acute promyelocytic leukaemia (APL) is characterised by a life-threatening hemorrhagic diathesis which is attributed to a DIc-like coagulopathy. This report describes the problems of childbirth in two patients with untreated APL. It is concluded that caesarean section can be performed without major complications. A prerequisite is an active treatment of the coagulopathy an d a close collaboration between the obstetrician and the haematologist. (C) 2000 Elsevier Science Ireland Ltd. All rights reserved.