Abstract

CHOQUE OSCO, Gustavo; MAZZI GONZALES DE PRADA, Eduardo; ALVAREZ ENDARA, Julio  and  PANTOJA LUDUENA, Manuel. Unusual case of neonatal hemolytic disease. Rev. bol. ped. [online]. 2013, vol.52, n.3, pp.155-158. ISSN 1024-0675.

Hemolytic disease of the fetus and newborn is an autoimmune disease, frequently seen in cases of ABO incompatibility, less frequent in Rh disease and very rare in cases on incompatibility to minor blood groups. We report the case of a 20 days old newborn with compatible blood group and Rh, transferred to our hospital because jaundice and severe anemia. After a lab work up, he received blood transfusions and phototherapy. The lab results were positive for anti-bodies anti C and anti Cw. The jaundice and anemia resolved and the patient was discharge without any further problems.

Keywords : Hemolytic disease; isoimmune sensitization; jaundice; newborn.