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Alpha II Antiplasmin Deficiency Complicating Pregnancy : A Case Report
Author
Source
Obstetrics and Gynecology International
Issue
Vol. 2011, Issue 2011 (31 Dec. 2011), pp.1-3, 3 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2011-05-15
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
3
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background.
Alpha II antiplasmin is a protein involved in the inhibition of fibrinolysis.
A deficiency in this protein leads to increased hemorrhage.
It is inherited in an autosomal recessive fashion.
Case.
30-year-old Gravida 1, Para 0, presented for prenatal care with her first and subsequently her second pregnancy.
Her medical history was significant for a known deficiency in alpha II antiplasmin.
Her first and second pregnancies were complicated by nonobstetrical hemorrhage requiring transfusions and severe preeclampsia requiring preterm deliveries.
Conclusion.
Alpha II antiplasmin deficiency resulted in multiple episodes of nonobstetrical hemorrhages requiring transfusion and ultimately preterm deliveries due to severe preeclampsia.
Both infants and mother had a good outcome.
The presence of this disorder may require a multidisciplinary team approach involving obstetricians, pediatricians, and hematologists.
Precis.
Alpha II antiplasmin deficiency is a rare autosomal recessive disorder leading to increased fibrinolysis and hemorrhage.
We present a case report of a pregnancy complicated by this disorder.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Dawley, Brenda. 2011. Alpha II Antiplasmin Deficiency Complicating Pregnancy : A Case Report. Obstetrics and Gynecology International،Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-491566
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Dawley, Brenda. Alpha II Antiplasmin Deficiency Complicating Pregnancy : A Case Report. Obstetrics and Gynecology International No. 2011 (2011), pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-491566
American Medical Association (AMA)
Dawley, Brenda. Alpha II Antiplasmin Deficiency Complicating Pregnancy : A Case Report. Obstetrics and Gynecology International. 2011. Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-491566
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-491566