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Hemolytic Disease of the Newborn Associated with Anti-Jr(a) Alloimmunization in a Twin Pregnancy: The First Case Report in Korea
- Issue Date
- 2010-10
- Publisher
- KOREAN SOC LABORATORY MEDICINE
- Citation
- KOREAN JOURNAL OF LABORATORY MEDICINE; Vol.30 5; 511-515
- Keywords
- Anti-Jr(a) ; Neonatal jaundice ; Fetal erythroblastosis ; Hematologic pregnancy complications
- Abstract
- Jr(a) is a high-frequency antigen found in all ethnic groups. However, the clinical significance of the anti-Jr(a) antibody has remained controversial. Most studies have reported mild hemolytic disease of the newborn and fetus (HDNF) in Jr(a)-positive patients. Recently, fatal cases of HDNF have also been reported. We report the first case of HDNF caused by anti-Jr(a) alloimmunization in twins in Korea. A 33-yr-old nulliparous woman with no history of transfusion or amniocentesis was admitted at the 32nd week of gestation because of vaginal bleeding caused by placenta previa. Anti-Jr(a) antibodies were detected in a routine laboratory examination. An emergency cesarean section was performed at the 34th week of gestation, and 2 premature infant twins were delivered. Laboratory examination showed positive direct antiglobulin test and Jr(a+) phenotype in the red blood cells and the presence of anti-Jr(a) antibodies in the serum in both neonates. The infants underwent phototherapy for neonatal jaundice; this was followed by conservative management. They showed no further complications and were discharged on the 19th postpartum day. Preparative management to ensure the availability of Jr(a-) blood, via autologous donation, and close fetal monitoring must be performed even in cases of first pregnancy in Jr(a-) women. (Korean J Lab Med 2010;30:511-5)
- ISSN
- 1598-6535
- Language
- English
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