[Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (Moschcowitz-syndrome) in pregnancy (author's transl)]

The case of a primigravida with thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (Moschcowitz Syndrome) is reported. The patient delivered a healthy male infant at 35 weeks gestation during a remission. The patient died at 10 days postpartum from a relapse of the disease. The special points in the differential diagnosis and treatment of thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura during pregnancy are discussed.