HDFN Flashcards
Most common HDFN
ABO HDFN
Most severe HDFN
Rh HDFN
HDFN
a.k.a Erythroblastosis fetalis
Immune destruction of fetal red cells due to maternal antibodies from previous pregnancy
Pathphysio - Hydrops fetalis
In utero
Pathophysiology - Hydrops Fetalis
1. Anemia
2. Increased red cell production
2. 1. Erythroblasts in circulation
2. 2. Decreased protein
3. ** Increased erythropoiesis** (liver & spleen)
4. Hepatosplenomegaly
4. 1. Hypertension & Hepatocellular damage
5. High output cardiac failure w/ edema, ascites, effusion.
Pathophysio - Neonatal HDFN
at birth
Pathophysio - Neonatal HDFN
- Increased B1 (no conjugation)
- Jaundice
- Kernicterus (18-20 mg/dL B1)
- Permanent brain damage
18-20 mg/dl
B1
can cause Kernicterus and permanent brain damage
Condition for HDFN to occur:
* Mother:
* Fetus:
Condition for HDFN to occur:
* Mother: Rh negative
* Fetus: Rh positive
Others: Mother must have IgG antibodies from previous pregnancy
Common HDFN antibodies
Anti-D (95%)
Anti-K
ABO antibodies
< 1 mL
volume of fetal RBCs can immunize the mother
ABO HDFN
- First child:
- Predictable:
- Preventable:
- Spherocytes:
ABO HDFN
- First child: Affected
- Predictable: No
- Preventable: Yes
- Spherocytes: Yes
Rh HDFN
- First child:
- Predictable:
- Preventable:
- Spherocytes:
Rh HDFN
- First child: Not affected
- Predictable: Yes (Titer)
- Preventable: Yes
- Spherocytes: Rare
Cord Blood
Sample to condirm HDFN
10-12 weeks
2nd trimester
Fetal DNA Testing
identify coding genes for the antigens which cause HDFN
Saline Antiglobulin Tube Test
methos in antibody titer determination of HDFN
predict severity of HDFN
>16 Ab Titer
Critical Titer
proceed with proper management
2nd titer should be done at **18-20 weeks