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Spontaneous remission of cyclic neutropenia during pregnancy. A case report

Authors :
T, Kimura
K, Takakura
T, Nakagawa
Y, Yamamoto
N, Kita
Y, Noda
Source :
The Journal of reproductive medicine. 46(2)
Publication Year :
2001

Abstract

Cyclic neutropenia is characterized by regularly recurring episodes of neutropenia. It has been reported that pregnancy often has a mitigating effect on the symptoms. However, there have been no detailed studies on changes in the neutrophil count before, during and after pregnancy.A 24-year-old woman with cyclic neutropenia had a successful pregnancy, during which her symptoms improved spontaneously, with decreased severity. The disease recurred soon after pregnancy, and cyclic neutropenia was inherited by the child.Cyclic neutropenia may follow a favorable course during pregnancy, with decreased severity, but postpartum maternal and neonatal complications can occur.

Details

ISSN :
00247758
Volume :
46
Issue :
2
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
The Journal of reproductive medicine
Accession number :
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