Delayed overt hemolytic transfusion reaction due to anti-U antibody.
A patient is described who developed a delayed hemolytic transfusion reaction, 11 days posttransfusion, caused by anti-U. This case illustrates the difficulty that can occur in distinguishing a delayed transfusion reaction from autoimmune hemolytic disease when the antibody involved is directed against a high incidence blood group antigen.
D000328:Adult; D001787:Blood Group Incompatibility / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D006461:Hemolysis; D006801:Humans; D007518:Isoantibodies / Q000096:biosynthesis*; D008951:MNSs Blood-Group System; D013997:Time Factors; D065227:Transfusion Reaction
D007518:Isoantibodies; D008951:MNSs Blood-Group System