Key Points Fetal hydrops is defined as the accumulation of fluid in two fetal compartments (abdominal ascites, pleural effusion, pericardial effusion, skin or scalp oedema). It may also be associated with polyhydramnios and placental oedema. Immune hydrops is the result…
Open full size image Key Abbreviations American Association of Blood Banks AABB American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists ACOG Cytomegalovirus CMV Circulating cell-free fetal DNA ccffDNA Deoxyribonucleic acid DNA Diphosphatidylglycerol DPG Fetomaternal hemorrhage FMH Grams per deciliter g/dL Hemolytic disease…
Key Points Alloimmunization to the RhD, Kell (K1), and Rhc red cell antigens is the main cause of HDFN. Despite the widespread use of rhesus immune globulin (RhIG), approximately six cases of RhD alloimmunization occur annually per 1000 live births…