Nomimmune hydrops fetalis due to Diamond-Blackfan anemia
Saladi, S.M.; Chattopadhyay, T.; Adiotomre, P.N.
Indian Pediatrics 41(2): 187-188
2004
ISSN/ISBN: 0019-6061 PMID: 15004307 Document Number: 570550
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.