In utero erythrocyte transfusion for fetal xerocytosis associated with severe anemia and non-immune hydrops fetalis.

Abstract

Hereditary xerocytosis is a rare hemolytic anemia occurring secondary to a defect in cell membrane potassium flux. We report a case of severe fetal anemia and non-immune hydrops secondary to hereditary xerocytosis that was managed successfully with in utero erythrocyte and albumin transfusion.

• Authors: P L Ogburn Jr, K D Ramin, D Danilenko-Dixon, V F Fairbanks, P S Ramsey
• Journal: American journal of obstetrics and gynecology (Am J Obstet Gynecol) Vol. 185 Issue 1 Pg. 238-9 (Jul 2001) ISSN: 0002-9378 [Print] United States
• PMID: 11483935 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Serum Albumin

Topics

• Adult
• Amniocentesis
• Anemia, Hemolytic (complications, genetics, therapy)
• Blood Transfusion, Intrauterine
• Cordocentesis
• Erythrocyte Transfusion
• Female
• Fetal Diseases (therapy)
• Gestational Age
• Humans
• Hydrops Fetalis (etiology, therapy)
• Pregnancy
• Serum Albumin (therapeutic use)