Nomimmune hydrops fetalis due to Diamond-Blackfan anemia.

Saladi, S M; Chattopadhyay, T; Adiotomre, P N

Saladi, S M; Chattopadhyay, T; Adiotomre, P N.

Indian Pediatr ; 2004 Feb; 41(2): 187-8

Article in English | IMSEAR | ID: sea-14357

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We describe case report of a baby with Diamond-Blackfan anemia, who presented as non-immune hydrops fetalis. The diagnosis was confirmed by measurement of red cell adenosine deaminase activity which is increased in Diamond-Blackfan anemia. At 2 years of age he is dependent on small dose of alternate day steroid to maintain his hemoglobin.

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Anemia, Diamond-Blackfan/diagnosis; Blood Chemical Analysis; Diagnosis, Differential; Follow-Up Studies; Humans; Hydrops Fetalis/diagnosis; Infant, Newborn; Male; Prednisolone/therapeutic use; Risk Assessment; Severity of Illness Index

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Full text: Available Index: IMSEAR (South-East Asia) Main subject: Blood Chemical Analysis / Severity of Illness Index / Humans / Male / Infant, Newborn / Prednisolone / Hydrops Fetalis / Follow-Up Studies / Risk Assessment / Anemia, Diamond-Blackfan Type of study: Diagnostic study / Etiology study / Observational study / Prognostic study / Risk factors Language: English Journal: Indian Pediatr Year: 2004 Type: Article

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