Clinico-etiological profile of the neonates with thrombocytopenia admitted to NICU in a rural hospital - A cross sectional study
Journal Title: Medpulse International Journal of Pathology - Year 2019, Vol 10, Issue 2
Abstract
Background: The most common haematological abnormality seen in neonates admitted to neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) is thrombocytopenia. Even though thrombocytopenia is more prevalent many a times it is not treated properly assuming that it will resolve by itself. If this finding is not detected and treated properly can result in serious complications. The present study was performed to determine the maternal and neonatal causes, time of onset and degree of thrombocytopenia.Materials and methods: A prospective observational study was conducted for a period of 1 year on neonates admitted to NICU with various causes. Blood samples from these neonates were collected and analysed for time of onset and severity of thrombocytopenia.Results:Out of 409 neonates admitted to NICU 264 developed thrombocytopenia with a prevalence of 65.5%. 65% had early onset thrombocytopenia and 35% had late onset thrombocytopenia. The most common neonatal cause was prematurity whereas most common maternal cause was pregnancy induced hypertension (PIH). Severe degree thrombocytopenia was found in 67.8 % in contrast to mild and moderate thrombocytopenia.Conclusion:Thrombocytopenia is the common finding seen in neonates with many causes. Significant association was found with prematurity, respiratory distress, sepsis and maternal hypertension. Hence platelet count can be used as a prognostic marker which can help in further diagnostic workup and management.
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Shilpa M D, Chaithanya M
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