isoimmunization

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isoimmunization

[¦ī·sō‚im·yə·nə′zā·shən]

(immunology)

Immunization of an individual by the introduction of antigens from another individual of the same species.

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Hemolytic disease of the newborn due to isoimmunization with anti-E antibodies: a case report.

Hyperbilirubinemia due to minor blood group (anti-E) incompatibility in a newborn: a case report

The anemia from anti-Kell isoimmunization seems to be a combination of destruction of early red blood cells and suppression of red blood cell production.

Anti-K1 (Kell) Antibody Expressed in Maternal Breastmilk: A Case Report of a Neonate with Multiple Intrauterine Transfusions and Postnatal Exposure to Kell Antibody in Maternal Breastmilk

This code also would be reported for the patient being tested for isoimmunization with no test result at the time of the visit.

ICD-10-CM documentation and coding for GYN procedures: with the new coding set in our sights, here's a line-up of key changes that will affect final reimbursements

Management of pregnancies complicated by anti-Kell isoimmunization. Obstet Gynecol.

Caracterizacion de la aloinmunizacion eritrocitaria en el Hospital Universitario del Valle entre 2011 y 2013

The groups of the cause of death were defined according to [14] as congenital malformation, isoimmunization, antepartum asphyxia, intrapartum asphyxia, birth trauma, pulmonary immaturity, hyaline membrane disease, intracerebral hemorrhage, infection, miscellaneous, unclassified, or unknown.

Pulmonary innate immune response and melatonin receptors in the perinatal stress

The combination of anemia, reticulocytopenia, hydrops fetalis, and a positive indirect Coombs test suggested Kell isoimmunization. The baby was successfully treated with exchange transfusion of Kellnegative packed red cells, and was discharged on postnatal 30.

Hydrops fetalis due to Kell alloimmunization: a perinatal approach to a rare case / Kell Alloimmunizasyonuna Bagli Gelisen Hidrops Fetalis Olgusu: Nadir Gorulen bir Olguya Perinatal Yaklasim

Intravascular fetal blood transfusion by cordocentesis represents a significant therapeutic advance for red blood cell isoimmunization, or hemolytic disease of the newborn.

Fetal laboratory medicine: on the frontier of maternal-fetal medicine

Rhesus isoimmunization (RI) is a frequent cause of fetal anemia caused by the transport of maternal antibodies from the placenta and subsequently destroys fetal red blood cells.

Intrauterine blood transfusion in immune hydrops fetalis, corrects middle cerebral artery Doppler velocimetry very quickly

In such cases of paternal heterozygosity, only 50% of the fetuses will be potentially at risk for isoimmunization. Therefore, by establishing the paternal zygosity, improved counseling of couples concerning risks and treatment options can be provided.