Article
Fetal Anemia Causing Hydrops Fetalis From an Alpha-Globin Variant: Homozygous Hemoglobin Constant Spring.
Journal of pediatric hematology/oncology - 1 Jul 2018
Komvilaisak Patcharee, Komvilaisak Ratana, Jetsrisuparb Arunee, Wiangnon Surapon, Jirapradittha Junya, Kiatchoosakun Pakaphan, Fucharoen Goonapa
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Fetal anemia is often assumed to be due to red cell alloimmunization and Parvovirus infection, and can lead to hydrops fetalis and death in utero. Other causes, such as mutations of hemoglobin alpha, are less commonly considered. METHODS: We report 7 cases with fetal anemia causing hydrops fetalis. Serial Doppler ultrasound for measurement peak systolic velocity (PSV) of middle cerebral artery (MCA)...
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