Nomimmune hydrops fetalis due to Diamond-Blackfan anemia.
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We describe case report of a baby with Diamond-Blackfan anemia, who presented as non-immune hydrops fetalis. The diagnosis was confirmed by measurement of red cell adenosine deaminase activity which is increased in Diamond-Blackfan anemia. At 2 years of age he is dependent on small dose of alternate day steroid to maintain his hemoglobin.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Indian pediatrics
دوره 41 2 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2004