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Anti-N and anti-Do

Authors :
Athira, Unnikrishnan
J Peter R, Pelletier
Shahla, Bari
Marc, Zumberg
Abbas, Shahmohamadi
Bruce D, Spiess
Mary Jane, Michael
Neil, Harris
Danielle, Harrell
Molly W, Mandernach
Source :
Transfusion. 59(6)
Publication Year :
2018

Abstract

Delayed hemolytic transfusion reaction (DHTR) with hyperhemolysis is a potentially fatal complication resulting from alloimmunization that can cause severe hemolysis of both transfused and intrinsic red blood cells (RBCs). Patients with sickle cell disease often receive multiple RBC units during their lifetime and thus are likely to develop alloantibodies that increase the risk for DHTR. Treatment to decrease hemolysis includes intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG), steroids, eculizumab, rituximab, and plasmapheresis in addition to erythropoietin (EPO), intravenous (IV) iron, vitamin B12, and folate to support erythropoiesis. RBC transfusion is preferably avoided in DHTR due to an increased risk of exacerbating the hemolysis.We report a rare case of anti-N and anti-DoAnti-N and anti-Do

Details

ISSN :
15372995
Volume :
59
Issue :
6
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
Transfusion
Accession number :
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