[Thrombocytopenia in pregnancy: a single-center retrospective analysis of 91 cases]

Thrombocytopenia is a relatively common complication in pregnancy, with a reported frequency of 7%-11%. The causes of this condition are diverse, although the most common etiology is gestational thrombocytopenia (GT) (70%-80%), followed by HELLP syndrome and immune thrombocytopenia (ITP). To investigate the clinical features of thrombocytopenia during pregnancy, we conducted a retrospective analysis of 69 women at our center with 91 pregnancies in which the platelet count was below 100×10⁹/l. There were 38 cases in women with a prior diagnosis of thrombocytopenic diseases such as ITP or an inherited platelet disorder. In the remaining 53 cases, a diagnosis could be made only after delivery. We analyzed the disease course, maternal and perinatal characteristics, platelet count fluctuations, and pregnancy outcomes. The final diagnosis was GT in 38, ITP in 14, and other causes in 1. To distinguish between GT and ITP is not always feasible and can sometimes only be performed based on postpartum changes in the platelet count. In pregnant women with thrombocytopenia, careful follow-up of platelet count fluctuations after delivery is crucial to distinguish ITP from GT.