Abstract
Hereditary xerocytosis is a rare hemolytic anemia occurring secondary to a defect in cell membrane potassium flux. We report a case of severe fetal anemia and non-immune hydrops secondary to hereditary xerocytosis that was managed successfully with in utero erythrocyte and albumin transfusion.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 238-239 |
Number of pages | 2 |
Journal | American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology |
Volume | 185 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 2001 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Anemia
- Erythrocyte transfusion
- Hemolytic anemia
- Hereditary xerocytosis
- Non-immune hydrops
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Obstetrics and Gynecology