Asian Journal of Health Research
Vol. 4 No. 1 (2025): Volume 4 No 1 (April) 2025

Pregnancy With Severe Thrombocytopenia Caused by HELLP Syndrome and Acute Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura: a Case Report

Widowati, Ayu Rizky (Unknown)
Firdaus, Wildan Aulia (Unknown)
Hariyati, Suheni Ninik (Unknown)
Hermanto, Djoko Heri (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
04 Apr 2025

Abstract

Introduction: Thrombocytopenia in pregnancy could result in a wide range of prognosis, with the worst-case being life-threatening. Thrombocytopenia in pregnancy is a rare condition which could result in bleeding, endangering both maternal and foetal components. During pregnancy, thrombocytopenia could be caused by various factors, including idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura and preeclampsia. Case Presentation: A 28-year-old pregnant woman, primigravid, gestational age 37-38 weeks old, single pregnancy, presents with fever ongoing for 12 days. A routine blood test returned a thrombocyte count of 11000/mm3. Patient received 8 units of thrombocyte concentrate with no improvement and progressive decline of thrombocyte count. Patient was assessed with severe thrombocytopenia caused by suspected dengue fever, with differential diagnoses being HELLP syndrome and idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura. Patient was also assessed with severe preeclampsia and severe oligohydramnios. Patient’s condition improved after termination of pregnancy by caesarean section, accompanied with gradual return to normal thrombocyte count value. Conclusion: Thrombocytopenia in pregnancy could be caused by various factors, necessitating the need for a thorough medical evaluation to determine the underlying cause. A multidisciplinary and collaborative approach is highly recommended in managing pregnant women with thrombocytopenia.

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Journal Info

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a-jhr

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Subject

Biochemistry, Genetics & Molecular Biology Health Professions Immunology & microbiology Medicine & Pharmacology Public Health

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Asian Journal of Health Research (AJHR) is an open access journal published by Ikatan Dokter Indonesia Wilayah Jawa Timur and launched in 2022. This journal is peer reviewed publishing to communicate high quality research, general articles, and all fundamental research/ clinical studies relevant to ...