Hemolytic disease of the newborn due to anti-Di(a): report of one case.
In the Diego blood group, the frequency of the Di(a + b +) or Di(a + b -) phenotype among Chinese in Taiwan is estimated to be 3.2%. Here we report a case of severe hemolytic disease caused by anti-Di(a). The baby's total bilirubin elevated to 23 mg/dl at the age of 72 hours. A blood exchange transfusion and phototherapy were performed. We suggest to include Diego positive cell panels in testing antibody specificities that are likely to be encountered in this population.
Peng
C S
CS
Department of Pediatrics, Veteran General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan, R.O.C.
Soong
W J
WJ
Hu
H Y
HY
Huang
B
B
D001789:Blood Group Antigens / Q000276:immunology*; D004899:Erythroblastosis, Fetal / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008297:Male
D001789:Blood Group Antigens