Nomimmune hydrops fetalis due to Diamond-Blackfan anemia.
We describe case report of a baby with Diamond-Blackfan anemia, who presented as non-immune hydrops fetalis. The diagnosis was confirmed by measurement of red cell adenosine deaminase activity which is increased in Diamond-Blackfan anemia. At 2 years of age he is dependent on small dose of alternate day steroid to maintain his hemoglobin.
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Department of Pediatrics, Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital, Grimsby, UK. saladismurthy@aol.com
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D029503:Anemia, Diamond-Blackfan / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy; D001774:Blood Chemical Analysis; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D015160:Hydrops Fetalis / Q000175:diagnosis*; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008297:Male; D011239:Prednisolone / Q000627:therapeutic use; D018570:Risk Assessment; D012720:Severity of Illness Index
D011239:Prednisolone