A case of severe haemolytic disease of the newborn due to anti-Di(a) antibody.
Hong Kong Med J
; 10(5): 347-9, 2004 Oct.
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| ID: mdl-15479965
ABSTRACT
Red cell allo-antibodies directed against the Diego (Di) blood group antigen have rarely been reported to cause a haemolytic reaction against transfusion or haemolytic disease of the newborn. The frequency of the Di(a+) phenotype among the Hong Kong Chinese population is estimated to be 4.4%. We report on a case of severe haemolytic disease of the newborn due to anti-Di(a) antibody--the first local case to the best of our knowledge. Rare but clinically significant antibodies targeting red blood cells have to be considered in the investigation of haemolytic disease of the newborn when common underlying factors have been eliminated.
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Colección:
01-internacional
Banco de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Antígenos de Grupos Sanguíneos
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Eritroblastosis Fetal
Límite:
Female
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Humans
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Newborn
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Hong Kong Med J
Asunto de la revista:
MEDICINA
Año:
2004
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Hong Kong