Leucoerythroblastosis in pregnancy: Can it be sickle cell disease? - A rare case report

Authors : Pooja Sharma, Richa Gupta, Mrinalini Kotru

DOI : 10.18231/j.ijogr.2023.016

Volume : 10

Issue : 1

Year : 2023

Page No : 75-77

Sickle cell disease is the most common inherited hemoglobinopathy associated with adverse maternal and fetal outcomes. It is often diagnosed at an early age. Presentation for the first time in pregnancy as leucoerythroblastosis is rare. Diagnosis requires a strong suspicion with the demonstration of hemoglobin S in blood.
 

Keywords: Sickle cell anemia, Pregnancy, Leucoerythroblastosis, Nucleated red blood cells.

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