Intrauterine red cell transfusion for anti‐Kell isoimmunization in a fetus with Glanzmann's thrombasthenia. (21st August 2013)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Unterscheider, Julia; Ryan, Helen; Morrison, John J.; Malone, Fergal D.
• Is Part Of: Prenatal diagnosis. Volume 33:Number 11(2013:Nov.)
• Page Start: 1107
• Page End: 1109
• Publication Date: 2013-08-21
• Subjects: Prenatal diagnosis -- Periodicals; Fetus -- Diseases -- Diagnosis -- Periodicals; Electronic journals; 618.32075
• DOI: 10.1002/pd.4201
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0197-3851

Abstract

Abstract : What's already known about this topic? Both diseases, Glanzmann's thrombasthenia and Kell isoimmunization, are well described. What does this study add? This is the first case report that describes the coexistence of fetal anemia due to Kell sensitization in the presence of a platelet dysfunction disorder. It highlights the difficulties of optimal prenatal management and the poor outcome that occurred for this fetus related to cordocentesis, for this combined set of circumstances.