Massive fetomaternal hemorrhage: how long should children with good evolution be controlled? A case report.
We report on a term infant with a severe fetomaternal hemorrhage that caused a serious anemia that was surmounted after several transfusions. After the initial complications, such as persistent pulmonary circulation, severe anemia and thrombocytopenia, the outcome was good. We discuss the importance of a long-term follow-up of affected children, as well as their mothers. No clear parameters for a real prognosis are available. A follow-up is needed in order to detect possible complications in neurological development.
Gorina
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Unit of Neonatology and Pediatrics, Hospital of Terrassa, Barcelona, Spain. 16266fac@comb.es
Morales
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Martorell
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Carrera
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Ledesma
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Lopez
M J
MJ
D000328:Adult; D000740:Anemia / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D017707:Erythrocyte Transfusion; D005260:Female; D005315:Fetal Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D005331:Fetomaternal Transfusion / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D011247:Pregnancy; D011379:Prognosis; D012008:Recurrence; D012307:Risk Factors