Glanzmann s Thrombasthenia and Pregnancy

Glanzmann's thrombasthenia is rare autosomal recessive platelet disorder caused by abnormal platelet glycoprotein complex (gp iib-iiia) leading to excessive mucosal bleeding. patients with glanzmann's thrombasthenia may present with hemorrhagic symptoms including mucosal bleeding, easy bruising and post-surgical bleeding. we report a 37-year old lady, who underwent a cesarean section at term. she received recombinant factor viia at the time of surgery. she had uneventful post operative period and she was discharged home in good general conditions.