Short report demonstrates eltrombopag's effectiveness for treating aplastic anemia in pregnancy, suggesting new options.
Introduction Aplastic anemia (AA) is a rare bone marrow failure syndrome with pancytopenia, mainly due to immune‐mediated stem cell destruction. First‐line therapy for acquired severe AA ≥ 50 years/non‐severe AA (NSAA) requiring treatment is immunosuppressive therapy with horse anti‐thymocyte globulin, cyclosporine A (CSA), and eltrombopag (EPAG). In pregnancy, cytopenia may worsen, while therapeutic options are limited. Results We report the first case of a pregnant patient with NSAA/PNH receiving full‐dose EPAG (150 mg/d). Counts remained stable, delivery was uneventful, and the child was healthy. Postpartum, EPAG was discontinued, CSA tapered, and transfusion independence achieved. Conclusion EPAG may represent a feasible option in selected pregnancies.
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