In utero erythrocyte transfusion for fetal xerocytosis associated with severe anemia and non-immune hydrops fetalis.

Ogburn, P L; Ramin, K D; Danilenko-Dixon, D; Fairbanks, V F; Ramsey, P S · Am J Obstet Gynecol · 2001

case_report · Level V

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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.

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