Scientific Journal of Iranian Blood Transfusion Organization [The]. 2005; 2 (3): 59-64
em Persa
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| ID: emr-172099
ABSTRACT
During pregnancy, irregular blood group antibodies originating either from earlier pregnancies or from blood transfusions may severely affect child health. In this report, a case of maternal alloimmunization to Kell antigen is described.The mother had a history of partial mole and four repeated intrauterine fetal death due to hydrops fetalis.Screening of irregular blood group antibodies revealed that she has anti-Kell with the titer of 14096. Also in genetic analysis, a C677T homozygous mutation of MTHFR gene was found, which could potentially enhance destructive effects of anti-Kell antibody. The described case emphasizes the importance of being informed about the presence of irregular blood group antibodies during pregnancy which may cause recurrent hydrops
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IMEMR (Mediterrâneo Oriental)
Idioma:
Persa
Revista:
Sci. J. Iran. Blood Transfus. Organ.
Ano de publicação:
2005
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