Hemolytic disease of the newborn caused by anti-M antibody

J Formos Med Assoc. 1996 May;95(5):390-2.

Abstract

An unusual case of hemolytic disease of the newborn caused by anti-M antibody is presented. Hyperbilirubinemia was noted in a full-term baby boy at 4 days of age. A total of 160 mL of M-positive packed red blood cells from the baby's father were transfused during the next 9 days and the hemolytic process became aggravated. The baby was referred to our hospital at 14 days of age. Maternal anti-M was detected and the baby was transfused with 50 mL of M-negative packed red blood cells. The baby's condition stabilized and he was discharged uneventfully at 18 days of age.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Erythroblastosis, Fetal / blood*
  • Erythroblastosis, Fetal / complications
  • Erythroblastosis, Fetal / genetics
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Immunoglobulin G
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Isoantibodies / analysis
  • Jaundice, Neonatal / etiology
  • MNSs Blood-Group System*
  • Male
  • Pedigree
  • Pregnancy
  • Taiwan

Substances

  • Immunoglobulin G
  • Isoantibodies
  • MNSs Blood-Group System