Severe Anaemia during Late Pregnancy
Joint Authors
Hassan, Ismail M.
Akhtar, Mahenaz
Source
Case Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-3, 3 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-09-04
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
3
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Vitamin B12 deficiency is uncommon in pregnancy, it occurs in 10–28% of uncomplicated pregnancies, and is associated with a few complications.
We present a case report of a 21-year-old patient with severe anaemia during late pregnancy caused by vitamin B12 deficiency.
At 38 weeks gestation and with a BMI of 48.9, a history of rupture of membranes was given but not confirmed.
On examination, she appeared pale and therefore full blood counts were done.
Interestingly her haemoglobin (Hb) levels were 3.7 g/dL.
Folate and vitamin B12 levels were also found to be low, and the diagnosis of anaemia caused by vitamin B12 deficiency was made.
After treatment with vitamin B12 injections, folic acid and blood transfusions, the patient’s haemoglobin levels improved from 3.7 g/dL to 10.7 g/dL.
The conclusion is that effective history taking, diagnosis, and management can prevent many complications that are usually associated with vitamin B12 deficiency anaemia.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Akhtar, Mahenaz& Hassan, Ismail M.. 2012. Severe Anaemia during Late Pregnancy. Case Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-3.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Akhtar, Mahenaz& Hassan, Ismail M.. Severe Anaemia during Late Pregnancy. Case Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-475385
American Medical Association (AMA)
Akhtar, Mahenaz& Hassan, Ismail M.. Severe Anaemia during Late Pregnancy. Case Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-475385
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-475385