Re: Elevated platlets in pregnancy

From: zygote@icsi.net
Mon May 31 11:47:59 1999


Date sent: Tue, 25 May 1999 16:13:20 -0500 Send reply to: ob-gyn-l@obgyn.net From: Len2976@aol.com To: Multiple recipients of list OB-GYN-L <ob-gyn-l@talk.obgyn.net> Subject: Re: Elevated platlets in pregnancy

Although it is possible that she has primary thrombocytosis, it is more likely that the increase is related to a stress marrow response which can be seen in a number of situations as prior viral infections etc. You may want to repeat the platelet count and talk with your usual heme consultant. By the way what is the MPV from the 2 prior CBC's?

> New OB patient with initial level of 706,000 platlets
> Follow up=W0,000
>
> I've never seen an elevated platlet count in pregnancy. I assume the patient
> would be at risk for thrombosis. I plan to consult with MD regarding either
> a hematology or perinatal consult.
>
> Comments would be appreciated.
>
> Lenora McCall, CNM

Robert J. Carpenter, Jr., M.D. St. Luke's Medical Tower # 2720 6624 Fannin, Houston, TX 77030 zygote@icsi.net 713-795-4600 FAX:713-795-4422





use when must restrict search to only the ob-gyn-l forum...
Enter search keywords:
Returns per screen: Require all keywords:

Return to  OB-GYN-L Mail a New Message to the Forum: ob-gyn-l@obgyn.net
Forum Administrator: geffrey.klein@obgyn.net
Report Technical Problems: webmaster@obgyn.net
Last Updated: Mon Nov 2 05:31:31 2009

The American Medical Association is no longer designating CME hours for AMA Category II CME credit. However, physicians themselves may self designate learning activities as Category II CME credit hours if they feel it is of sufficient educational merit and meets the formal definitions of continuing medical education. OBGYN.net believes these interaction in this forum meets these criteria. For further information see the AMA web site.