Thrombocytopenic purpura and anemia in a breast-fed infant whose mother was treated with valproic acid.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
Valproic acid is an antiepileptic drug in widespread use. The possibility of various hematologic side effects with this drug is well recognized. We describe a breast-fed infant with thrombocytopenic purpura, anemia, and reticulocytosis, whose mother was treated with valproic acid. As the mother stopped breast-feeding, the infant recovered.
Medical subject headings
- Anemia
- Anticonvulsants
- Breast Feeding
- Maternal Welfare
- Purpura, Thrombocytopenic
- Valproic Acid