Outcome of Pregnancy in the Era of PEGylated Interferon-α2a in Females with Chronic Myeloid Leukemia: An Experience from Qatar

Chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML), also known as chronic myeloid leukemia, is a myeloproliferative neoplasm characterized by increased proliferation of the granulocytic cell line without loss of its capacity to differentiate. It accounts for 20% of all adults affected by leukemia. Tyrosine kinase inhibitors revolutionized the treatment for CML and improved quality of life. Fertility is an important issue for both males and females. Here, we report our experience with a pregnant female with CML, and shed light on safety and efficacy of PEGylated interferon-αa in pregnant women with CML and its outcome.

Outcome of Pregnancy in the Era of Pegylated Interferon Alpha 2a in Females with Essential Thrombocythemia: An Experience from Qatar

Myeloproliferative neoplasms are a diversified group of diseases of the hematopoietic stem cell, such as essential thrombocythemia (ET) and polycythemia vera. They are mainly caused by mutations in the following genes: JAK2, CALR, and MPL. All carry an increased risk to transform into acute leukemia or chronic myelogenous leukemia along with thrombosis and hemorrhagic complications. Treatment of such disorders during pregnancy is a challenging footstep, given the high risk of complications for both the mother and the fetus. Here, we report about two pregnant females with ET that has been treated with pegylated interferon alpha with safe and effective outcome.