Thrombotic Microangiopathy in Pregnancy: Current Understanding and Management Strategies

Manuel Urra, Shannon Lyons, Corina Gabriela Teodosiu, Richard Burwick, Anuja Java

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Abstract

Thrombotic microangiopathy (TMA) represents a heterogeneous group of disorders characterized by microvascular thrombosis and end-organ damage. Pregnancy-associated thrombotic microangiopathy (p-TMA) has emerged as a distinct clinical entity with unique diagnostic challenges. Identifying the specific form of p-TMA is critical for appropriate and timely management. This review offers a comprehensive overview of the various forms of thrombotic microangiopathies associated with pregnancy, highlighting our current understanding of their pathophysiology and the evolving landscape of diagnosis and treatment for each.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)2353-2371
Number of pages19
JournalKidney International Reports
Volume9
Issue number8
DOIs
StatePublished - Aug 2024

Keywords

  • complement
  • microangiopathic hemolytic anemia
  • pregnancy
  • thrombocytopenia
  • thrombotic microangiopathy

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