Neonatal alloimmune thrombocytopenic purpura: a case report

Am J Obstet Gynecol. 1986 Jan;154(1):153-5. doi: 10.1016/0002-9378(86)90416-3.

Abstract

We report a case of a sibling pair with neonatal alloimmune thrombocytopenic purpura. Serial antepartum platelet alloantibody quantitation by an enzyme-linked immunoabsorbent assay revealed rising antibody titers during advancing gestation. We discuss the implications of this finding in the antepartum diagnosis of neonatal alloimmune thrombocytopenic purpura, a rare, but frequently fatal disorder.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Autoimmune Diseases / immunology*
  • Blood Platelets / immunology
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Isoantibodies / analysis
  • Pregnancy
  • Prenatal Diagnosis
  • Purpura, Thrombocytopenic / immunology*

Substances

  • Isoantibodies