title: Massive fetomaternal hemorrhage: how long should children with good evolution be controlled? A case report.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Unit of Neonatology and Pediatrics, Hospital of Terrassa, Barcelona, Spain. 16266fac@comb.es
authors.forename: N
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Gorina
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Morales
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Martorell
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Carrera
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Ledesma
authors.forename: M J
authors.initials: MJ
authors.lastname: Lopez
mesh_terms: 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