Ultrasonographic fetal spleen measurements in red blood cell-alloimmunized pregnancies

Article Abstract:

Ultrasound measurements of fetal spleen size may be useful in assessing the severity of fetal anemia in cases of Rh incompatibility. The Rh factor is present in the red blood cells of most people. Incompatibility occurs when a mother is Rh negative and her fetus is Rh positive. This situation can lead to the production of antibodies in the mother against the Rh positive blood of the fetus and destruction of red blood cells in the fetus. Measurements of fetal spleen size were done with an ultrasound on 30 affected pregnancies. The measurements were made before 89 fetal blood samplings. The ultrasound measurements from 28 normal pregnancies were used as controls to determine normal spleen size. All non-edematous fetuses with enlarged spleens were severely anemic. Repeat ultrasound tests showed that after blood transfusion the spleen decreased in size and then increased again until the next transfusion.

Health aspects, Ultrasound imaging, Diagnosis

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Hypoalbuminemia: A cause of fetal hydrops?

Article Abstract:

Study is presented to determine whether hypoalbuminemia in immune fetal hydrops is causative or a secondary effect. It is concluded that most fetuses with immune hydrops have an albumin concentration within normal range (71%), which suggests that hypoalbuminemia is unlikely to cause the initial development of immune hydrops.

Science & research, Research, Risk factors, Edema, Dropsy, Disease/Disorder overview

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Clinical value of an antibody-dependent cell-mediated cytotoxicity assay in the management of RhD alloimmunization

Article Abstract:

An antibody-dependent cell-mediated cytotoxicity assay can be used to identify which Rh- pregnant women are producing antibodies against their Rh+ babies. These antibodies can damage the baby's red blood cells, causing anemia.

Analysis, Evaluation, Prevention, Histocompatibility testing

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