Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Pregnancy-related low platelets and difficult birth in a French
By Rose Feldman et al.·Published in Frontiers in Veterinary Science·2024·View original on DOAJ →
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Original publication title: Case report: Management of pregnancy-associated immune thrombocytopenia in a French bulldog with dystocia
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Plain-English summary
A 1-year-old female French bulldog was brought in during labor with severe bleeding and low platelet counts, a condition known as immune thrombocytopenia (ITP), which can be life-threatening. The dog's symptoms began about a month into her pregnancy, and she needed immediate treatment to manage the bleeding and support her through difficult whelping (giving birth). The veterinarian provided immunosuppressive medications and blood transfusions to stabilize her condition. Once her platelet levels improved, she underwent a Caesarean section and ovariohysterectomy (spaying) to ensure her safety. Thankfully, she recovered well after the procedure.
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Abstract
IntroductionThe objective of this case report is to describe diagnosis and management of life-threatening immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) secondary to pregnancy in a dog with concurrent dystocia.Case summaryA 1-year 11-month old female intact French bulldog was referred for management of severe thrombocytopenia and spontaneous hemorrhage during whelping. The thrombocytopenia was progressive from approximately 32 days of gestation. In the absence of an identifiable cause for the thrombocytopenia, the patient was treated for ITP with immunosuppressive therapies and blood and plasma transfusions. The patient was also supported through dystocia until the platelet count normalized so a Caesarean section and ovariohysterectomy (OVH) could be performed.DiscussionThis is the first report documenting ITP in a whelping canine. Pregnancy is a known trigger and can affect the clinical course of autoimmune diseases in women, including ITP. It is suspected that this patient’s pregnancy triggered ITP, paralleling what occurs in women.
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Search related cases →Original publication on DOAJ: https://doi.org/10.3389/fvets.2024.1404337