Indonesian Journal of Perinatology
Vol. 1 No. 1 (2020): Available Online: 1 December 2020

Rhesus incompatibility in pregnancy: a case report

Ali Sungkar (Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Indonesia/Dr. Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital, Jakarta, Indonesia)
Raymond Surya (Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Indonesia/Dr. Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital, Jakarta, Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
30 Aug 2020

Abstract

Introduction: Hemolytic disease of the fetus and newborn (HDFN) occurs due to the destruction of red blood cells, which the most common cause is rhesus incompatibility. This study aims to present a case of Rhesus incompatibility in pregnancy without a clinically significant effect on the baby. Case: A-38-years-old Indonesian woman with gravida 4 para 3 (G4P3A0), 32 weeks of gestational age came to the emergency department due to vaginal bleeding. On blood typing, she had an A-negative (A-) blood type. Her husband and all three of their children had O-positive (O+) blood type. The patient underwent a cesarean section due to recurrent antepartum hemorrhage following the total placenta previa. She gave birth to a baby girl, weighed 2,220 grams with an A-positive blood type. The hemoglobin level was 14.6 g/dL without any sign of neonatal jaundice during the first 24 hours of life. Conclusion: Our case illustrates a woman who did not show any sign of clinically Rhesus antigen alloimmunization. Low immunogenicity and dose-dependent response to a low fetal blood volume exposure might explain this phenomenon.

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Abbrev

InaJPerinatol

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Health Professions Medicine & Pharmacology Nursing

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peer-reviewed journal aiming to communicate high-quality research articles, reviews, and general articles in the field. InaJPerinatol publishes articles that encompass basic research/clinical studies related to the cardiovascular and thorax field. The Journal aims to bridge and integrate the ...