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Key Points: Glanzmann Thrombasthenia
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GT is a severe inherited platelet function disorder with a high risk of hemorrhage during delivery and postpartum, despite supportive therapy.
Miscarriage and antepartum bleeding are not increased, but invasive procedures (amniocentesis, CVS, D&C) carry an elevated bleeding risk.
Postpartum hemorrhage occurs in >50% of pregnancies and is the highest-risk period.
Platelet transfusions should be avoided unless necessary due to risk of HLA or αIIbβ3 alloimmunization and future refractoriness.
Recombinant activated factor VII (rFVIIa) is a key hemostatic agent, particularly in alloimmunized patients or when platelets are ineffective.
Delivery should occur at a specialized center with multidisciplinary planning and access to matched platelets, rFVIIa, TXA, and neonatal support.
Avoid vacuum-assisted delivery; forceps may be considered only if urgently required.
Neonatal risk includes inherited GT and alloimmune thrombocytopenia; early pediatric involvement and monitoring are essential.
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