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Re: ITP and pregnancy

From: Kelly Shanahan, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sat, 30 Sep 2000 00:18:20 -0500 (CDT)

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At Fri, 29 Sep 2000, Amy wrote: >
>I just had an ultrasound. I am 29 weeks, the baby's brain shows some
>swelling and the doctor is concerned about ITP. What are the risks of
>ITP to my unborn child? How can this be reversed or treated to minimize
>brain damage? What is the risk of brain damage? Does this mean I have
>ITP? I go for blood tests on Monday to start diagnosis of the problem
>but I am anxiously researching to educate myself. Please help if you
>can. I am quite concerned about the well being of my child.

ITP would not be the first thing that came to my mind when seeing evidence of brain swelling (or dilated ventricles) on an ultrasound. I suggest you see a perinatologist for clarification.

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M. Kelly Shanahan, MD, FACOG
South Lake Tahoe, CA

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