A case of hemolytic disease of the newborn due to anti-Kpa

L. Costamagna; M. Barbarini; G.L. Viarengo; A. Pagani; D. Isernia; L. Salvaneschi

doi:10.21307/immunohematology-2019-706

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A case of hemolytic disease of the newborn due to anti-Kpa

Immunohematology

Volume 13 (1997): Issue 2 (June 1997)

By: L. Costamagna, M. Barbarini, G.L. Viarengo, A. Pagani, D. Isernia and L. Salvaneschi

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Abstract

A patient with hemolytic disease of the newborn (HDN) due to maternal anti-Kp^a alloimmunization is described. Although there are few reports in the literature, it appears that HDN due to anti-Kp^a is often mild and transfusion therapy is rarely required. However, in this case, the baby’s hemoglobin progressively decreased and on day 18 a blood transfusion was administered, but jaundice was not severe enough for exchange transfusion.

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.21307/immunohematology-2019-706 | Journal eISSN: 1930-3955 | Journal ISSN: 0894-203X

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Published on: Nov 9, 2020

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Volume 13 (1997): Issue 2 (June 1997)