Neonatal alloimmune neutropenia in premature monozygous twins. 2000

J K Felix, and D A Calhoun
Pediatrix Medical Group, Inc., Arnot Ogden Medical Center, Elmira, NY 14905, USA.

Alloimmune neonatal neutropenia (ANN) is an uncommon but potentially life-threatening disorder of the neonate and young infant. Hematologically, the mother's peripheral neutrophil count is normal. However, the passive transfer of maternal immunoglobulin G neutrophil-specific antibodies and the subsequent sensitization of fetal neutrophils can result in severe neutropenia in the neonate. Generally, ANN is a self-limiting condition, but with severe bacterial infection, mortality can be high. We present the clinical features of monozygous twins delivered at 33 weeks' postconception with this condition. This case report is unique in that it occurred in twins born prematurely and was attributable to antibodies against 2 neutrophil-specific antigens, NA1 and NB1. A brief review of the diagnosis, management, and treatment of ANN is presented.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D007074 Immunoglobulin G The major immunoglobulin isotype class in normal human serum. There are several isotype subclasses of IgG, for example, IgG1, IgG2A, and IgG2B. Gamma Globulin, 7S,IgG,IgG Antibody,Allerglobuline,IgG(T),IgG1,IgG2,IgG2A,IgG2B,IgG3,IgG4,Immunoglobulin GT,Polyglobin,7S Gamma Globulin,Antibody, IgG,GT, Immunoglobulin
D007116 Immunization, Passive Transfer of immunity from immunized to non-immune host by administration of serum antibodies, or transplantation of lymphocytes (ADOPTIVE TRANSFER). Convalescent Plasma Therapy,Immunoglobulin Therapy,Immunotherapy, Passive,Normal Serum Globulin Therapy,Passive Antibody Transfer,Passive Transfer of Immunity,Serotherapy,Passive Immunotherapy,Therapy, Immunoglobulin,Antibody Transfer, Passive,Passive Immunization,Therapy, Convalescent Plasma,Transfer, Passive Antibody
D007223 Infant A child between 1 and 23 months of age. Infants
D007231 Infant, Newborn An infant during the first 28 days after birth. Neonate,Newborns,Infants, Newborn,Neonates,Newborn,Newborn Infant,Newborn Infants
D007235 Infant, Premature, Diseases Diseases that occur in PREMATURE INFANTS.
D007518 Isoantibodies Antibodies from an individual that react with ISOANTIGENS of another individual of the same species. Alloantibodies
D007519 Isoantigens Antigens that exist in alternative (allelic) forms in a single species. When an isoantigen is encountered by species members who lack it, an immune response is induced. Typical isoantigens are the BLOOD GROUP ANTIGENS. Alloantigens,Alloantigen,Isoantigen
D008297 Male Males
D008562 Membrane Glycoproteins Glycoproteins found on the membrane or surface of cells. Cell Surface Glycoproteins,Surface Glycoproteins,Cell Surface Glycoprotein,Membrane Glycoprotein,Surface Glycoprotein,Glycoprotein, Cell Surface,Glycoprotein, Membrane,Glycoprotein, Surface,Glycoproteins, Cell Surface,Glycoproteins, Membrane,Glycoproteins, Surface,Surface Glycoprotein, Cell,Surface Glycoproteins, Cell
D009503 Neutropenia A decrease in the number of NEUTROPHILS found in the blood. Neutropenias

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