Abstract |
We report the successful management of a case of hemolytic disease and hydrops fetalis secondary to anti Rh 17 antibodies in a woman with the rare D-- phenotype. We discuss the efficacy of intravenous immunoglobulins in treating hemolytic disease of the newborn infant.
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Authors | K Aref, F N Boctor, S Pande, J Uehlinger, F Manning, M Eglowstein, A Mallozzi, M Bebbington, G Weinberg, O Rosen, C Raab, L P Brion |
Journal | Journal of perinatology : official journal of the California Perinatal Association
(J Perinatol)
Vol. 22
Issue 8
Pg. 667-8
(Dec 2002)
ISSN: 0743-8346 [Print] United States |
PMID | 12478452
(Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
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Chemical References |
- Rh-Hr Blood-Group System
- Rho(D) antigen
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Topics |
- Adult
- Erythroblastosis, Fetal
(etiology, genetics, therapy)
- Female
- Humans
- Hydrops Fetalis
(etiology, genetics, therapy)
- Infant, Newborn
- Phenotype
- Pregnancy
- Rh-Hr Blood-Group System
(adverse effects, genetics)
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