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Table of Contents
Preface to Second Edition ix
Preface to First Edition xi
List of Contributors xiii
1 Hematological Assessment of a Patient with an Inherited Bleeding Disorder 1
Sue Pavord and Henna Wong
1.1 Introduction 1
1.2 Normal Hemostasis 1
1.3 Defects of Hemostasis 5
1.4 Clinical Presentation of Bleeding 5
1.5 Diagnosis 6
1.6 Approach to a Female with a Bleeding History 6
1.7 Summary 10
References 11
2 Bleeding Assessment Tools 13
Sarah H. O’Brien and Paula D. James
2.1 Introduction 13
2.2 Evolution of Vicenza‐Based Bleeding Assessment Tools 13
2.3 Women’s Studies Using Vincenza‐Based Bleeding Tools 22
2.4 Tools to Evaluate Menstrual Blood Loss 23
2.5 Young Women’s Hematology and Bleeding Assessment Tools 25
2.6 Clinical Utility of Bleeding Assessment Tools 25
2.7 Conclusion 26
References 27
3 Physiology of Menstruation 29
Jane J. Reavey, Jacqueline A. Maybin, and Hilary O.D. Critchley
3.1 Introduction 29
3.2 Normal Menstruation 29
3.3 Neuroendocrine Hormones 30
3.4 Menarche 31
3.5 Ovarian Follicle Development and Endocrine Function 31
3.6 Endometrium 33
3.7 Secretory Phase 34
3.8 Menstruation 35
3.9 Control of Bleeding 37
3.10 Endometrial Repair 38
3.11 Proliferative Phase 40
3.12 Summary 40
References 41
4 Gynecology 45
Joanna S. Davies and Rezan A. Kadir
4.1 Introduction 45
4.2 Heavy Menstrual Bleeding 48
4.3 Management of Acute Episodes of Heavy Menstrual Bleeding 58
4.4 Ovulation Bleeding 59
4.5 Endometriosis 59
4.6 Other Gynecological Conditions 60
4.7 Conclusion 61
References 61
5 Carriers of Hemophilia A and Hemophilia B 65
Roseline d’Oiron
5.1 Inheritance 65
5.2 Screening for the Genetic Status of Carriers of Hemophilia 65
5.3 Confusion Between Genetic and Coagulation Testing 66
5.4 When to Perform Genetic Testing 67
5.5 What Reasons might Contribute to Delayed Genetic Diagnosis of Carriership? 68
5.6 Bleeding Disorders in Carriers of Hemophilia 68
5.7 Quality of Life of Carriers of Hemophilia 73
5.8 Carriers of Hemophilia A and B and Pregnancy 73
5.9 How to Improve Care for Carriers of Hemophilia 77
References 79
6 Von Willebrand Disease 83
Carolyn M. Millar
6.1 Introduction 83
6.2 Structure and Function of Von Willebrand Factor 83
6.3 Von Willebrand Factor Levels and Prevalence of Von Willebrand Disease 84
6.4 VWF Levels, the Menstrual Cycle and Pregnancy 84
6.5 Von Willebrand Disease Classification and Inheritance 85
6.6 Clinical Presentation 87
6.7 Menorrhagia and Postpartum Hemorrhage 87
6.8 Diagnosis and Laboratory Testing 88
6.9 Management of Von Willebrand Disease 90
6.10 Management of Gynecological Bleeding 91
6.11 Obstetric Management of Von Willebrand Disease 92
6.12 Neonatal Management 94
6.13 Cases 94
References 96
7 Factor XI Deficiency 101
Bethan Myers and Rezan A. Kadir
7.1 Factor XI Structure and Function in Coagulation 101
7.2 Incidence and Inheritance of Factor XI Deficiency 101
7.3 Bleeding Manifestations and Diagnosis of Factor XI Deficiency 103
7.4 Factor XI Deficiency and Gynecological Issues 103
7.5 Factor XI Deficiency and Pregnancy 105
7.6 Neuroaxial Analgesia and Anesthesia 108
7.7 Management of Postpartum Period 108
7.8 Treatment Options 109
7.9 Neonatal Bleeding 111
7.10 Conclusions and Recommendations 111
References 112
8 Rare Bleeding Disorders 117
Danijela Mikovic, Marzia Menegatti, and Flora Peyvandi
8.1 Introduction 117
8.2 Clinical Symptoms 118
8.3 Gynecological and Obstetrical Manifestations in Women with Rare Bleeding Disorders 119
8.4 Laboratory Diagnosis 122
8.5 Differential Diagnosis in Women with Menorrhagia 123
8.6 Treatment 124
8.7 Conclusion 128
References 129
9 Inherited Platelet Defects 133
Mike Makris and Clare Samuelson
9.1 Introduction 133
9.2 Normal Platelet Function 133
9.3 Presentation 136
9.4 Investigation 137
9.5 Syndromic and Non‐Syndromic Inherited Platelet Disorders with Recognized Causative Genes 143
9.6 Prenatal Diagnosis 143
9.7 Management 144
9.8 Future Directions 147
9.9 Case Histories 147
9.10 Conclusion 148
References 149
10 Genetic and Laboratory Diagnosis 153
Anne C. Goodeve
10.1 Introduction 153
10.2 Phenotypic Analysis of Hemophilia A 154
10.3 Phenotypic Analysis of Hemophilia B 156
10.4 Phenotypic Analysis of von Willebrand Disease 157
10.5 Phenotypic Analysis of Inherited Bleeding Disorders 157
10.6 Genetic Analysis of Hemophilia A 160
10.7 Genetic Analysis of Hemophilia B 162
10.8 Genetic Analysis of von Willebrand Disease 163
10.9 Guidelines 164
10.10 Summary 164
References 164
11 Antenatal Diagnosis 167
Rezan A. Kadir, Irena Hudecova, and Claudia Chi
11.1 Introduction 167
11.2 Genetic Counseling 167
11.3 Prenatal Diagnosis 170
11.4 Prenatal Diagnosis of Hemophilia 177
11.5 Prenatal Diagnosis of von Willebrand Disease 180
11.6 Prenatal Diagnosis of Rare Bleeding Disorders 180
11.7 Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis 181
11.8 Views about and Experiences of Prenatal Diagnosis of Women in Families Affected with Inherited Bleeding Disorders 183
11.9 Termination of Pregnancy 185
References 186
12 Analgesia and Anesthesia for Pregnant Women with Inherited Bleeding Disorders 191
Anne‐Sophie Bouthors, Adrian England, and Rezan A. Kadir
12.1 Introduction 191
12.2 Non‐Pharmacological Methods 192
12.3 Pharmacological Methods 192
12.4 Conclusion 201
References 202
13 The Newborn 205
Manuel Carcao and Vanessa Bouskill
13.1 Introduction 205
13.2 Developmental Hemostasis 205
13.3 Laboratory Hemostatic Evaluation of the Neonate 208
13.4 When to Suspect a Congenital Bleeding Disorder in a Newborn 209
13.5 Congenital Bleeding Disorders and Their Presentation in Newborns 213
13.6 Management of Bleeding in Neonates with Congenital Bleeding Disorders 218
13.7 Conclusion 221
References 222
14 Women with Inherited Bleeding Disorders in Different Cultural Settings 225
Tahira Zafar, Jameela Sathar, Ali T. Taher, Fadi G. Mirza, and Christine A. Lee
14.1 Introduction 225
14.2 Pakistan 225
14.3 Malaysia 227
14.4 Lebanon 229
14.5 Discussion 231
References 232
Index 235
