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Skin reactions due to low molecular weight heparin in pregnancy: a strategic dilemma.

Verdonkschot AE, Vasmel WL, Middeldorp S, van der Schoot JT

Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Academic Medical Centre H4-249, Meibergdreef 9, 1105 AZ, Amsterdam, The Netherlands. a.e.verdonkschot@amc.uva.nl

INTRODUCTION: Heparin-induced allergic reactions may cause problems if heparin administration is needed for thrombo-embolic disease in pregnancy. CASE REPORTS: We report two cases of hypersensitivity to low molecular weight heparin (LMWH) in pregnancy. DISCUSSION: Alternative methods and new antithrombotic agents are discussed.

Published 7 March 2005 in Arch Gynecol Obstet, 271(2): 163-5.
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