ABSTRACT
End-stage renal disease complicates only a small percentage of pregnancies, but, of
these, virtually all become anemic due to a deficiency in erythropoietin. Erythropoietin
has been shown to correct anemia due to renal disease in nonpregnant patients. We
report two cases of erythropoietin use during pregnancy complicated by severe anemia
due to renal failure. No maternal or fetal side effects were noted. Our two cases
exemplify that erythropoietin is an effective means of treating anemia due to renal
disease in the gravid patient.
Keywords
Erythropoietin - anemia - renal failure - pregnancy
