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Rev. chil. obstet. ginecol. (En línea) ; 88(3): 138-142, jun. 2023. tab
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: biblio-1515202

ABSTRACT

Objetivo: Determinar el grupo RhD fetal a través del estudio del gen RHD en ADN fetal que se encuentra libre en plasma de embarazadas RhD negativo. Método: Se analizó la presencia de los genes RHD, SRY y BGLO en ADNfl obtenido de plasma de 51 embarazadas RhD negativo no sensibilizadas, utilizando una qPCR. Los resultados del estudio genético del gen RHD se compararon con el estudio del grupo sanguíneo RhD realizado por método serológico en muestras de sangre de cordón, y los resultados del estudio del gen SRY fueron cotejados con el sexo fetal determinado por ecografía. Se calcularon la sensibilidad, la especificidad, los valores predictivos y la capacidad discriminativa del método estandarizado. Resultados: El gen RHD estaba presente en el 72,5% de las muestras y el gen SRY en el 55,5%, coincidiendo en un 100% con los resultados del grupo RhD detectado en sangre de cordón y con el sexo fetal confirmado por ecografía, respectivamente. Conclusiones: Fue posible deducir el grupo sanguíneo RhD del feto mediante el estudio del ADN fetal que se encuentra libre en el plasma de embarazadas con un método molecular no invasivo desarrollado y validado para este fin. Este test no invasivo puede ser utilizado para tomar la decisión de administrar inmunoglobulina anti-D solo a embarazadas RhD negativo que portan un feto RhD positivo.


Objective: To determine the fetal RhD group through the study of the RHD gene in fetal DNA found free in plasma of RhD negative pregnant women. Method: The presence of the RHD, SRY and BGLO genes in fetal DNA obtained from plasma of 51 non-sensitized RhD negative pregnant women was analyzed using qPCR. The results of the genetic study of the RHD gene were compared with the RhD blood group study performed by serological method in cord blood samples, and the results of the SRY gene study were compared with the fetal sex determined by ultrasound. Sensitivity, specificity, predictive values and discriminative capacity of the standardized method were calculated. Results: The RHD gene was present in 72.5% of the samples and the SRY gene in 55.5%, coinciding 100% with the results of the RhD group detected in cord blood, and with the fetal sex confirmed by ultrasound, respectively. Conclusions: It was possible to deduce the RhD blood group of the fetus through the study of fetal DNA found free in the plasma of pregnant women with a non-invasive molecular method developed and validated for this purpose. This non-invasive test can be used to make the decision to administer anti-D immunoglobulin only to RhD-negative pregnant women carrying an RhD-positive fetus.


Subject(s)
Humans , Female , Pregnancy , Rh-Hr Blood-Group System/genetics , DNA , Erythroblastosis, Fetal/diagnosis , Erythroblastosis, Fetal/genetics , Phenotype , Prenatal Diagnosis , Rh-Hr Blood-Group System/blood , Predictive Value of Tests , Sensitivity and Specificity , Rho(D) Immune Globulin , Genes, sry/genetics , Erythroblastosis, Fetal/blood , Fetal Diseases/diagnosis , Fetal Diseases/genetics , Fetal Diseases/blood , Genotype
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Journal of Zhejiang University. Medical sciences ; (6): 651-655, 2020.
Article in Chinese | WPRIM | ID: wpr-879927

ABSTRACT

OBJECTIVE@#To explore the feasibility of remote monitoring of neonatal jaundice in newborns with ABO hemolytic disease.@*METHODS@#Forty six neonates of gestational age >35 weeks with ABO hemolytic disease admitted to Women's Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine from January 20th, 2020 to February 29th, 2020 were enrolled in the study (study group). The newborns were followed up at home after discharge, the transcutaneous bilirubin (TCB) levels were measured by parents using the provided device and the results were sent to the doctor by smart phone using the installed APP. Fifty six newborns with ABO hemolytic disease admitted in 2018 who received conventional outpatient follow-up after discharge served as the control group. The demographic characteristics, total serum bilirubin (TSB) level during hospitalization, number of outpatient visit and rate of re-admission due to rebound hyperbilirubinemia were compared between the two groups.@*RESULTS@#There were no significant differences between the two groups in gestational age, birth weight, delivery mode, gender, length of the first hospitalization, TSB level before phototherapy and before discharge, and the managements during the first hospitalization (all @*CONCLUSIONS@#The remote follow-up for neonatal jaundice at home can effectively reduce the number of outpatient visits without increasing the risk of readmission and severe neonatal hyperbilirubinemia for newborns with ABO hemolytic disease.


Subject(s)
Female , Humans , Infant, Newborn , Bilirubin , Erythroblastosis, Fetal/diagnosis , Hyperbilirubinemia, Neonatal/diagnosis , Jaundice, Neonatal/diagnosis , Monitoring, Physiologic/methods , Phototherapy
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Autops. Case Rep ; 8(1): e2018004, Jan.-Mar. 2018. ilus, tab
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-905425

ABSTRACT

Teratomas are one of the most frequent tumors in the pediatric population. They occur anywhere along the midline of the body, following the course of the embryonic germ cell ridge. In the mediastinal location, they exert space occupying effects, leading to a myriad of complications, including non-immune hydrops fetalis. We describe a fatal case of an immature thymic teratoma in a neonate presenting with hydrops fetalis. This case emphasizes the importance of early diagnosis and surgical intervention in such cases.


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Infant, Newborn , Hydrops Fetalis/diagnosis , Mediastinal Neoplasms/complications , Teratoma/complications , Autopsy , Erythroblastosis, Fetal/diagnosis , Fatal Outcome , Hydrops Fetalis/pathology , Teratoma/diagnosis , Teratoma/pathology
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Rev. chil. obstet. ginecol ; 79(4): 315-322, 2014. ilus, tab
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: lil-724833

ABSTRACT

La isoinmunización eritrocitaria feto-materna se define como la presencia de anticuerpos maternos dirigidos contra antígenos presentes en los glóbulos rojos fetales. Los anticuerpos maternos pueden atravesar la barrera placentaria y provocar hemólisis de los glóbulos rojos fetales produciendo anemia hemolítica e hiperbilirrubinemia, características de la enfermedad hemolítica perinatal (EHP). La principal causa de EHP es la incompatibilidad ABO, seguida de la isoinmunización por RhD; esta última ha disminuido su incidencia dado el amplio uso de inmunoglobulina anti D. Sin embargo, el glóbulo rojo tiene más de 400 antígenos, muchos de ellos (>50) capaces de producir isoinmunización y EHP. En este artículo, revisamos la evidencia y proponemos un algoritmo de manejo y seguimiento de las embarazadas con isoinmunización por anticuerpos irregulares. En la isoinmunización por anticuerpos irregulares, los títulos de anticuerpos maternos no se correlacionan con la gravedad de la enfermedad. La anemia en la EHP por anticuerpos anti-Kell es secundaria a una supresión de la eritroblastosis fetal a diferencia del resto de los sistemas que producen anemia hemolítica. Recomendamos efectuar tamizaje de todas las pacientes en el control prenatal, solicitando grupo sanguíneo, Rh y test de Coombs indirecto. En las pacientes Rh (+) con test de Coombs indirecto positivo es necesario identificar los anticuerpos irregulares. En caso de tener isoinmunización por anticuerpos irregulares con riesgo de EHP, derivar a una unidad de alto riesgo obstétrico para realizar seguimiento de la aparición de anemia fetal midiendo de modo seriado el peak sistólico de la arteria cerebral media. Si se detecta anemia fetal, debemos planificar una cordocentesis para confirmar el diagnóstico y tratar la anemia.


The fetomaternal erythrocyte isoimmunization is defined as the presence of maternal antibodies directed against antigens present in fetal red blood cells. Maternal antibodies can cross the placenta and cause hemolysis of fetal red blood cells causing hyperbilirubinemia and hemolytic anemia, known as perinatal hemolytic disease (PHD). The main cause of PHD is ABO incompatibility, followed by RhD isoimmunization. The latter has decreased its incidence since the widespread use of anti-D immunoglobulin. However, the red cell has more than 400 antigens; many of them (>50) can lead to isoimmunization and PHD. In this article, we review the evidence and propose an algorithm for the management and monitoring of pregnant women with irregular antibodies isoimmunization. In the isoimmunization by irregular antibodies, maternal antibody titers do not correlate with the severity of the disease. Anemia in PHD by anti-Kell is secondary to suppression of fetal erythroblastosis unlike other systems that produce hemolytic anemia. We suggest the screening of all patients in the prenatal control with blood group, Rh and indirect Coombs test. In the Rh (+) patients with positive indirect Coombs test, irregular antibodies should be identified. In case of immunization by irregular antibodies in risk of PHD, the women should be referred to a high-risk obstetrics where the appearance of fetal anemia should be seek by measuring systolic peak of middle cerebral artery. If anemia is detected full confirmation of diagnosis and treatment should be effected by cordocentesis.


Subject(s)
Humans , Female , Pregnancy , Erythroblastosis, Fetal/diagnosis , Erythroblastosis, Fetal/therapy , Rh Isoimmunization/diagnosis , Rh Isoimmunization/therapy , Severity of Illness Index
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Femina ; 39(7): 337-344, jul. 2011. tab
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: lil-620496

ABSTRACT

O acompanhamento de gestantes de fenótipo RhD negativo é baseado na premissa de que seus fetos podem estar em risco de desenvolver a doença hemolítica perinatal (DHPN) ou eritroblastose fetal, trazendo sérios riscos ao feto em decorrência de hemólise, com consequente anemia, hidropsia e, por vezes, óbito intrauterino. Procedimentos invasivos como amniocentese ou cordocentese podem ser utilizados para se inferir o fenótipo RhD fetal, entretanto, oferecem riscos ao feto e à gestante. Nos últimos anos, o conhecimento sobre a genética dos grupos sanguíneos e o desenvolvimento de técnicas de biologia molecular tem permitido a inferência de fenótipos de grupos sanguíneos a partir da detecção do material genômico. Inicialmente, a genotipagem do DNA fetal para o gene RhD era feita a partir de amostras de amniócitos ou de vilosidades coriônicas. No entanto, por tratar-se de testes invasivos, traziam risco ao feto e à gestante. A possibilidade de se obter DNA fetal a partir do plasma materno foi um grande avanço na prática clínica, por ser um procedimento não invasivo e, portanto, isento de risco. Esta revisão apresenta os princípios da técnica e os resultados de diferentes protocolos para genotipagem RhD fetal (publicados ao longo dos anos) e qual o seu propósito no acompanhamento das gestantes RhD negativo


The RhD negative pregnant women management has been based on the fact that their fetuses may be at risk of developing hemolytic diseases (DHPN) or erythroblastosis fetalis. This condition may bring serious risks to the fetus due to hemolysis, with consequent anemia and hydrops and sometimes, intrauterine death. Invasive procedures such as amniocentesis or cordocentesis may be performed to assess the fetal RhD phenotype, however, it offers risks to both fetus and pregnant woman. In recent years, the knowledge about the genetics of blood groups and the development of molecular biology techniques has allowed the inference of blood group phenotypes by the detection of genomic material. Initially, the fetal DNA genotyping for the RHD gene was performed from amniocytes or chorionic villi samples. Unfortunately, these invasive tests could bring risk to the fetus and the pregnant woman. However, the possibility of obtaining fetal DNA from maternal plasma has been a major advance in clinical practice, as being a non-invasive procedure and therefore not providing any risks. This review presents the principles of techniques and results of different protocols for fetal RHD genotyping (published over the years) and its goal on the management of RhD negative pregnant women


Subject(s)
Humans , Female , Pregnancy , DNA , Rh Isoimmunization/blood , Fetal Blood/immunology , Rh-Hr Blood-Group System/genetics , Genotyping Techniques/methods , Prenatal Diagnosis/methods , Erythroblastosis, Fetal/diagnosis , Genotype , Gestational Age , Polymerase Chain Reaction , Sensitivity and Specificity
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Rev. chil. obstet. ginecol ; 76(3): 188-206, 2011. ilus
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: lil-597585

ABSTRACT

En solo 50 años la enfermedad hemolítica perinatal por isoinmunización anti D pasó de ser una enfermedad sin etiología conocida, incurable y no prevenible, a la situación actual en que por las técnicas de prevención, diagnóstico oportuno y tratamiento especializado tiene baja incidencia y altas expectativas de sobrevida, incluso en los casos más severos. Se describe la historia, las técnicas de prevención, diagnóstico, manejo y tratamiento de la enfermedad.


In just 50 years the perinatal hemolytic disease due to RhD isoimmunization went from being a disease without known etiology, untreatable and not preventable to the current situation in which the prevention techniques, opportune diagnosis and specialized treatment has low its incidence and has an expected high survival even in the more severe cases. This article describes the history, prevention techniques, diagnosis, management and treatment of the disease.


Subject(s)
Humans , Female , Pregnancy , Erythroblastosis, Fetal/classification , Erythroblastosis, Fetal/diagnosis , Erythroblastosis, Fetal/therapy , Rh Isoimmunization/diagnosis , Rh-Hr Blood-Group System , Middle Cerebral Artery , Blood Flow Velocity , Blood Transfusion, Intrauterine , Bilirubin/analysis , Coombs Test , Cordocentesis , Fetal Blood , Hematocrit , Fetal Hemoglobin/analysis , Rh Isoimmunization/prevention & control , Amniotic Fluid/chemistry , Reference Values , Risk Factors , Severity of Illness Index , Spectrophotometry
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Rev. chil. obstet. ginecol ; 75(2): 91-95, 2010. tab
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: lil-565382

ABSTRACT

La principal causa de anemia fetal es la isoinmunización Rh por el desarrollo de anticuerpos frente al antí-geno D. La aloinmunización antiKell es una patología poco frecuente aunque puede producir un cuadro de anemia fetal muy grave. Su incidencia relativa ha aumentado en los últimos años debido al mayor número de transfusiones sanguíneas por disminución de la isoinmunización anti-D. Presentamos 26 casos de isoin-munización antiKell controlados en el Hospital La Paz de Madrid, durante los años 2003-2009 y una revisión de la literatura.


The main cause of fetal anemia is red-cell alloimmunization. Kell alloinmunization is a rare disease, although it can produce severe fetal damages. The relative incidence of antiKell isoinmunization has increased last years due to the blood transfusions has grown also, and anti-D aloinmunization has decreased. We report twenty six cases of pregnant women with isoinmunization antikell controlled in La Paz Hospital, Madrid, between 2003-2009 and a review of the literature.


Subject(s)
Humans , Female , Pregnancy , Infant, Newborn , Pregnancy Complications, Hematologic/therapy , Kell Blood-Group System/immunology , Middle Cerebral Artery/physiology , Blood Flow Velocity , Blood Transfusion, Intrauterine , Pregnancy Complications, Hematologic/diagnosis , Erythroblastosis, Fetal/diagnosis , Erythroblastosis, Fetal/therapy , Perinatal Care , Pregnancy Outcome , Prognosis , Retrospective Studies
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The Korean Journal of Laboratory Medicine ; : 511-515, 2010.
Article in English | WPRIM | ID: wpr-120812

ABSTRACT

Jr(a) is a high-frequency antigen found in all ethnic groups. However, the clinical significance of the anti-Jr(a) antibody has remained controversial. Most studies have reported mild hemolytic disease of the newborn and fetus (HDNF) in Jr(a)-positive patients. Recently, fatal cases of HDNF have also been reported. We report the first case of HDNF caused by anti-Jr(a) alloimmunization in twins in Korea. A 33-yr-old nulliparous woman with no history of transfusion or amniocentesis was admitted at the 32nd week of gestation because of vaginal bleeding caused by placenta previa. Anti-Jr(a) antibodies were detected in a routine laboratory examination. An emergency cesarean section was performed at the 34th week of gestation, and 2 premature infant twins were delivered. Laboratory examination showed positive direct antiglobulin test and Jr(a+) phenotype in the red blood cells and the presence of anti-Jr(a) antibodies in the serum in both neonates. The infants underwent phototherapy for neonatal jaundice; this was followed by conservative management. They showed no further complications and were discharged on the 19th postpartum day. Preparative management to ensure the availability of Jr(a-) blood, via autologous donation, and close fetal monitoring must be performed even in cases of first pregnancy in Jr(a-) women.


Subject(s)
Adult , Female , Humans , Infant, Newborn , Male , Pregnancy , Blood Group Antigens/immunology , Blood Group Incompatibility , Diseases in Twins/diagnosis , Erythroblastosis, Fetal/diagnosis , Gestational Age , Isoantigens/immunology , Jaundice, Neonatal/complications , Phenotype , Phototherapy , Pregnancy Complications, Hematologic/diagnosis , Twins
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Cad. saúde pública ; 24(3): 606-614, mar. 2008. ilus
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: lil-476593

ABSTRACT

Considerando a utilização de bases administrativas na vigilância epidemiológica, propõe-se aqui avaliar a adequação do Sistema de Informações Hospitalares do Sistema Único de Saúde (SIH-SUS) na identificação dos casos de doença hemolítica perinatal ocorridos no Instituto Fernandes Figueira, Fundação Oswaldo Cruz (IFF/FIOCRUZ), entre 1998 e 2003. Foram analisadas informações disponibilizadas pelo Serviço Neonatal, pelo Arquivo Médico e os dados da Autorização de Internação Hospitalar (AIH) consolidados no SIH-SUS. A identificação dos casos de doença hemolítica perinatal se deu através dos campos Diagnóstico Primário, Diagnóstico Secundário e Procedimento Realizado. Nesse período, 194 neonatos foram diagnosticados com doença hemolítica perinatal. No Arquivo Médico, 148 casos foram registrados, porém apenas 147 AIHs foram emitidas e 145 consolidadas no SIH-SUS. Entre essas, 84 AIHs arrolavam a doença hemolítica perinatal como Diagnóstico Primário; considerando também o Diagnóstico Secundário, mais 38 casos foram identificados; e nenhum caso adicional foi recuperado pelo Procedimento Realizado. Assim, o SIH-SUS identificou apenas 122 (62,9 por cento) dos 194 neonatos com doença hemolítica perinatal assistidos no IFF/FIOCRUZ. Mesmo que ainda requerendo uma reavaliação em outros hospitais, a utilização do SIH-SUS no monitoramento da doença hemolítica perinatal não parece recomendável. Estudos ancilares são necessários quando do emprego de dados secundários nesse contexto.


This study aimed to evaluate the adequacy of the Hospital Information System of the National Unified Health System (SIH-SUS) in identifying cases of RhD hemolytic disease of the newborn (HDN) at the Fernandes Figueira Institute (IFF/FIOCRUZ) from 1998 to 2003. Neonatal records, data from the Medical Archives, and AIH (Hospital Admissions Authorization Form) data consolidated in the SIH-SUS were analyzed. Cases were identified according to the following fields: principal diagnosis, secondary diagnosis, and procedure performed. During the period studied, 194 cases of HDN were diagnosed. The Medical Archives registered 148 newborns with HDN, however only 147 AIHs were issued and 145 consolidated in the SIH-SUS. Among these 145 cases, 84 cited HDN as the principal diagnosis, while secondary diagnosis identified 38 additional cases and the procedures performed failed to identify any further cases. Thus, the SIH-SUS identified only 122 (62.9 percent) of the 194 cases of HDN treated at the IFF/FIOCRUZ. Although it is necessary to evaluate other units, the SIH-SUS does not appear to be reliable for monitoring HDN. Additional studies are essential for employing secondary administrative data in the context of epidemiological surveillance.


Subject(s)
Humans , Female , Pregnancy , Infant, Newborn , Anemia, Hemolytic , Erythroblastosis, Fetal/diagnosis , Hospital Information Systems , Perinatal Care , Unified Health System , Health Services Research , Brazil
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Rev. cuba. pediatr ; 79(4)oct.-dic. 2007. tab
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: lil-499421

ABSTRACT

La enfermedad hemolítica del recién nacido por incompatibilidad ABO es la más frecuente de todas las incompatibilidades de grupo sanguíneo entre la madre y el recién nacido. Se estudiaron 46 recién nacidos a término, afectos de esta enfermedad, que fueron diagnosticados en el Hospital General Enrique Cabrera entre junio de 2004 y marzo del 2006. El diagnóstico se realizó por examen físico, exámenes de laboratorio y exámenes inmunohematológicos: fenotipificación de grupo ABO, prueba de Coombs directa y el título de IgG anti-A/B materno. El 60,8 por ciento de los 46 recién nacidos afectados fueron de fenotipo A y procedían de madres de fenotipo O. El Coombs directo fue positivo en 2 casos y el título de IgG materno en estos casos fue mayor o igual a 1024. La fototerapia fue la modalidad de tratamiento más empleada. Aunque esta entidad es la menos grave de todos los conflictos de grupo sanguíneo entre la madre y el recién nacido, se debe estar alerta ante un curso inusual para poder brindar el tratamiento óptimo en el momento adecuado y disminuir la morbilidad.


The hemolytic disease of the newborn due to ABO incompatibility is the most frequent of all the blood group incompatibilities between the mother and the infant. 46 infants at term, who were diagnosed this disease at Enrique Cabrera National Hospital from June 2004 to March 2006, were studied. The diagnosis was made by physical examination, lab tests and immunohematological tests: ABO phenotyping, direct Coombs’ test, and the maternal IgG anti-A/B titer. 60.8 percent of the newborn infants affected were phenotype A and their mothers were phenotype O. the direct Coombs’ test yielded positive in 2 cases. The maternal IgG titer in these cases was higher than or equal to 1024. Phototherapy was the most used treatment modality. Although this entity is the least severe of all the blood grouping conflicts between the mother and the infant, one should be alert before an unusual course to apply the optimal treatment at the right time to reduce morbidity.


Subject(s)
Humans , Infant, Newborn , Erythroblastosis, Fetal/diagnosis , Erythroblastosis, Fetal/therapy , Phototherapy/methods
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Col. med. estado Táchira ; 16(2): 52-53, abr.-jun. 2007.
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: lil-530985

ABSTRACT

La anomalía de Pelger-Huet se observa una limitación de la segmentación nuclear de los granulocitos. La anomalía fue descrita por primera vez por Pelger en 1928, quien consideró que constituía una manifestación de tuberculosis. Huet consideró que la anomalía sería hereditaria y se transmitiría en forma autonómica dominante. Los individuos afectados rara vez presentan neutrófilos o eosinófilos con más de dos lóbulos. En los heterocigotos, el núcleo de los neutrófilos es no segmentado, con forma de pesa o bilobulado. En los homocigotos, la gran mayoría de los neutrófilos presentan núcleos redondos. Esta anomalía afecta aproximadamente a uno de cada 6000 individuos. La migración celular puede estar levemente alterada, pero la función de los granulocitos es normal y los individuos con esta anomalía hereditaria no padecen efectos adversos. Se trata de Rn masculino quien a las pocas horas de vida presenta ictericia neonatal y dificultad respiratoria y hepatoesplenomegalia. Hallazgos paraclínicos incompatibilidad de grupo sanguíneo, reacción leucemoide 98000 globulos blancos, PCR (-), e hiperbilirrubinemia a predominio de la indirecta. Se indica fototerapia, Oxigeno, y antibioticoterapia a base de PNC, Amikacina y vancomicina, Se realiza serología para TORCHS la cual reporta negativa y valoración por hematología la cual reporta anomalía de Pelger-Huet. Se presenta este caso para dar a conocer la existencia de esta anomalía como causa de errores frecuenctes al momento de valorar la hematología en procesos infecciosos y no infecciosos, que reportan reacciones leucemoides. Es importante que tanto el médico tratante como el paciente, esten en conocimiento de esta anomalía sanguínea, para valorar de forma adecuada el hemograma en posteriores oportunidades.


Subject(s)
Humans , Adult , Female , Pregnancy , Amikacin/administration & dosage , Pelger-Huet Anomaly/genetics , Pelger-Huet Anomaly/pathology , Erythroblastosis, Fetal/diagnosis , Splenomegaly/pathology , Jaundice, Neonatal/diagnosis , Vancomycin/administration & dosage , Amikacin/pharmacology , Hypoxia/therapy , Phototherapy/methods
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The Korean Journal of Laboratory Medicine ; : 373-376, 2007.
Article in Korean | WPRIM | ID: wpr-148424

ABSTRACT

Here we report a severe case of hemolytic anemia of the newborn with kernicterus caused by anti-Di(a) antibody. A full term male infant was transferred due to hyperbilirubinemia on the third day of life. Despite single phototherapy, the baby's total bilirubin had elevated to 30.1 mg/dL. After exchange transfusion, total bilirubin decreased to 11.45 mg/dL. The direct antiglobulin test on the infant's red cells was positive. The maternal and infant's sera showed a negative reaction in routine antibody detection tests, but were positive in Di(a) panel cells. The frequency of the Di(a) antigen among the Korean population is estimated to be 6.4-14.5%. Anti-Di(a) antibody could cause a hemolytic reaction against transfusion or hemolytic disease of the newborn. We suggest the need for reagent red blood cell panels to include Di(a) antigen positive cells in antibody identification test for Korean.


Subject(s)
Humans , Infant, Newborn , Male , Alleles , Bilirubin/blood , Erythroblastosis, Fetal/diagnosis , Isoantibodies/analysis , Polymerase Chain Reaction , Rh-Hr Blood-Group System/analysis
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Radiol. bras ; 39(1): 11-13, jan.-fev. 2006. tab, graf
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: lil-423384

ABSTRACT

OBJETIVO: Avaliar e confrontar a presenca de alteracões ultra-sonográficas nas gestacões Rh negativo sensibilizadas, quando a anemia fetal foi determinada ou pela espectrofotometria do líquido amniótico, ou pela dopplervelocimetria da artéria cerebral média. MATERIAIS E MÉTODOS: Observacional descritivo com grupo de comparacão. Nosso grupo de estudo foi constituído por 99 pacientes, avaliadas no período de janeiro de 1995 a janeiro de 2004. Foram analisados e comparados dois grupos: 74 gestantes sensibilizadas pelo fator Rh cuja anemia fetal foi acompanhada pela espectrofotometria (grupo SE) e 25 gestantes sensibilizadas pelo fator Rh cuja anemia fetal foi acompanhada pela dopplervelocimetria (grupo SD). Avaliamos a presenca ou não de alteracões ultra-sonográficas no acompanhamento pré-natal e confrontamos os dois grupos de estudo. RESULTADOS: No grupo cuja anemia fetal foi acompanhada através da espectrofotometria (grupo SE), apuramos modificacões placentárias, principalmente o aumento da espessura e sua alteracão textural, mais assiduamente que as encontradicas no grupo de gestantes sensibilizadas, em que a anemia foi determinada através da dopplervelocimetria (grupo SD) (64 por cento X 32 por cento, p = 6,294). CONCLUSAO: As alteracões ultra-sonográficas foram detectadas em dobro quando a anemia foi avaliada pela espectrofotometria em comparacão com o grupo seguido pela dopplervelocimetria.


Subject(s)
Humans , Female , Pregnancy , Erythroblastosis, Fetal/diagnosis , Erythroblastosis, Fetal/physiopathology , Isoantibodies , Rh Isoimmunization , Blood Flow Velocity
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Rev. chil. ultrason ; 9(4): 130-137, 2006. tab, graf
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: lil-471391

ABSTRACT

La enfermedad hemolítica perinatal (EHP), es definida como el desarrollo de anemia fetal o neonatal secundaria a un fenómeno hemolítico de tipo inmunológico. La causa de este síndrome se debe principalmente al desarrollo de isoinmunización materna. La EHP por el sistema Rh, suele ser severa, pero la incidencia ha disminuido dramáticamente en los últimos años debido a la instauración de la profilaxis RhoGAM (inmunoglobulina antiD) en mujeres Rh(-) no sensibilizadas. En el caso de generarse una enfermedad hemolítica fetal (EHF), el grado de anemia puede ser clasificado como leve, moderado o severo de acuerdo al valor de hemoglobina fetal según edad gestacional (EG) y al efecto fisiológico en el feto. El tratamiento de la EHF severa consiste en transfusión intravascular (TIV) y la pronta resolución del embarazo, si el feto es viable. Existen varios métodos para estimar la severidad de la enfermedad fetal. Entre éstos: medición de aglutininas anti Rh, medición de bilirrubina en líquido amniótico mediante espectrofotometría, ultrasonografía perinatal para identificar hidrops fetal (edema, ascitis, derrame), muestra sanguínea fetal obtenida mediante cordocentesis para medir hematocrito fetal directamente, y la ultrasonografía Doppler para medir la velocidad máxima de la arteria cerebral media (VmaxACM). En general la severidad de la EHF en un embarazo tiende a ser igual o más severa que los embarazos previos. Se presenta el caso de una paciente Rh(-) sensibilizada con antecedentes de dos mortinatos (29 y 30 semanas de gestación) por incompatibilidad Rh, y un prematuro de 28 semanas de gestación. La paciente es derivada a CERPO para manejo fetal y perinatal. Se decide control periódico mediante ultrasonografía Doppler con medición de la VmaxACM. Según el valor de ésta, en relación a la mediana para una EG dada, se realizaron transfusiones en tres oportunidades procediendo finalmente a la maduración pulmonar para una resolución a las 31+6 semanas de gestación. La ces...


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Female , Pregnancy , Infant, Newborn , Infant , Adult , Humans , Erythroblastosis, Fetal/diagnosis , Erythroblastosis, Fetal/therapy , Rh Isoimmunization/complications , Anemia, Hemolytic/complications , Anemia, Hemolytic/diagnosis , Blood Transfusion, Intrauterine , Erythrocyte Transfusion , Pregnancy Trimester, Third
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