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Fetoneonatal alloimmune thrombocytopenia (FNAIT): our experience.
Transfusion and apheresis science : official journal of the World Apheresis Association : official journal of the European Society for Haemapheresis - 1 Oct 2006
Fratellanza Giorgio, Fratellanza Annagrazia, Paesano Luigi, Scarcella Alda, Safoian Alexander, Misso Saverio, Formisano Salvatore, Scarpato Nicola
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVE: Fetoneonatal alloimmune thrombocytopenia (FNAIT) is a relatively rare clinical syndrome characterized by marked thrombocytopenia shortly after birth. It occurs when fetal platelets are destroyed, after sensitization, by a transplacental passage of maternal antibodies directed against a fetal platelet alloantigen inherited from the father. This article reviews some pathophysiologic and clinical aspects...
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