IDIOPATHIC MYELOFIBROSIS IN PREGNANCY- A RARE CASE REPORT

Idiopathic myelofibrosis is a rare myeloproliferative disorder characterized by marrow fibrosis, extramedullary hematopoiesis and splenomegaly. The cause of this disease is not known and no specific therapy exists. Among all myeloproliferative disorders the prevalence of Idiopathic myelofibrosis in women of child bearing age group is very less and the prognosis is variable but generally poor. So far only eight pregnancies in four patients with Idiopathic myelofibrosis have been reported in the literature.We report such a rare case of Idiopathic myelofibrosis in pregnancy who had a favorable outcome with close antepartum surveillance inspite of increased perinatal and maternal risks.