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A 26 yo G1P0 at 36 weeks has platelets of 62,000. She has Raynauds and cHTN. No personal history of thrombocytopenia, brusing, rash or joint ache. In the 1st trimester her plts were 104,000. Physical exam reveals BP 138/86, trace protein and trace pedal edema. This is the most likely diagnosis.
What is Immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP)?
Diagnosis of thrombocytopenia in 1st trimester is likely ITP.
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