A case of hemolytic disease of the newborn due to anti-Kpa.
A patient with hemolytic disease of the newborn (HDN) due to maternal anti-Kpa alloimmunization is described. Although there are few reports in the literature, it appears that HDN due to anti-Kpa is often mild and transfusion therapy is rarely required. However, in this case, the baby's hemoglobin progressively decreased and on day 18 a blood transfusion was administered, but jaundice was not severe enough for exchange transfusion.
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Laura Costamagna, MD, Servizio di Immunoematologia e Trasfusione, IRCCS Policlinico S. Matteo, Piazzale Golgi, 2, 27100, Pavia, Italy.
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