Hemolytic disease of the newborn caused by anti-M antibody.
An unusual case of hemolytic disease of the newborn caused by anti-M antibody is presented. Hyperbilirubinemia was noted in a full-term baby boy at 4 days of age. A total of 160 mL of M-positive packed red blood cells from the baby's father were transfused during the next 9 days and the hemolytic process became aggravated. The baby was referred to our hospital at 14 days of age. Maternal anti-M was detected and the baby was transfused with 50 mL of M-negative packed red blood cells. The baby's condition stabilized and he was discharged uneventfully at 18 days of age.
Lin
S W
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Department of Laboratory Medicine, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, ROC.
Lin
D T
DT
Hsieh
S W
SW
Hsieh
P K
PK
Teng
R J
RJ
Tsou
K I
KI
Lin
K S
KS
D004899:Erythroblastosis, Fetal / Q000097:blood* / Q000150:complications / Q000235:genetics; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007074:Immunoglobulin G; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007518:Isoantibodies / Q000032:analysis; D007567:Jaundice, Neonatal / Q000209:etiology; D008951:MNSs Blood-Group System; D008297:Male; D010375:Pedigree; D011247:Pregnancy; D013624:Taiwan
D007074:Immunoglobulin G; D007518:Isoantibodies; D008951:MNSs Blood-Group System