Severe anemia due to Kell alloimmunization.
A case of alloimmunization in pregnancy caused by antibody to Kell red blood cell antigen is described. The baby was born prematurely with severe anaemia (HB 3g/dL). He was the 5th child of the family. The mother, who was found blood group O, Rh D positive, received at the age of 18 years a blood transfusion. This case emphasizes the importance of serological screening for low frequency red cell antigens, particularly in the case of a positive indirect Coomb's test in Rh positive pregnant mothers.
Giannacopoulou
C H
CH
Intensive Care Unit of Neonates, University of Crete, Greece.
Relakis
K
K
Kalmanti
M
M
D000743:Anemia, Hemolytic / Q000097:blood*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007519:Isoantigens / Q000276:immunology*; D007626:Kell Blood-Group System / Q000276:immunology*; D008297:Male; D008431:Maternal-Fetal Exchange; D008875:Middle Aged; D011247:Pregnancy
D007519:Isoantigens; D007626:Kell Blood-Group System