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• TITLE: Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria in Pregnancy (A Case Report)

  AUTHORS: Abrar Tooq, Bayan Al-Sayegh, Nusrat Kazi

  KEYWORDS: Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria, Thrombocytopenia in Pregnancy, Eculizumab in Pregnancy

  JOURNAL NAME: Open Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Vol.15 No.8, August 20, 2025

  ABSTRACT: Paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH) is a rare cause of hemolytic anemia that can be exacerbated by pregnancy. This case report reflects on this condition. A pregnant 27-year-old female, a known case of PNH, presented with a history of liquor drainage. Upon investigation, we found that her platelet levels were 75 × 109. The patient was following up with the hematology department, where they started her on eculizumab. PNH can induce thrombocytopenia in pregnancy, which can lead to thromboembolic events; the risk reaches 10% in pregnancy. Moreover, it can lead to an increased risk of infection, which also happened to our patient, as she presented with a labial abscess 5 months post-delivery. Conclusion: Pregnant women with PNH must have their platelet levels closely monitored to prevent thromboembolic events.