Anti-A of donor lymphocyte origin in three recipients of organs from the same donor. 1987

A W Bracey
Department of Pathology, University of Texas Medical School, Houston.

The development of iso- and alloantibodies reactive with recipient red blood cells subsequent to organ transplantation is an established phenomenon. However, development of self-reactive antibodies in multiple recipients of organs from a single donor source has only been reported in one instance involving the formation of anti-D after transplantation. We observed the development of a delayed hemolytic transfusion reaction 10 days after transplantation of a group O liver into a group A recipient. Serologic studies revealed a positive direct antiglobulin test due to coating of autologous A cells with anti-A. Close follow-up of the group A recipients of the kidneys transplanted from the same group O donor revealed development of hemolysis secondary to anti-A on day 11 in one recipient and hemolysis due to anti-A on day 13 in a second recipient. Significant anemia, a 2-3 g/dl drop in hemoglobin, occurred in both kidney recipients. These findings suggest that recipient of organs from donors whose transferred lymphocytes have produced antirecipient RBC antibodies in another recipient may be at risk for developing a similar self-limited hemolytic episode and should be followed accordingly.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D007518 Isoantibodies Antibodies from an individual that react with ISOANTIGENS of another individual of the same species. Alloantibodies
D008297 Male Males
D008875 Middle Aged An adult aged 45 - 64 years. Middle Age
D001782 Blood Donors Individuals supplying blood or blood components for transfer to histocompatible recipients. Blood Donor,Donor, Blood,Donors, Blood
D006801 Humans Members of the species Homo sapiens. Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D000017 ABO Blood-Group System The major human blood type system which depends on the presence or absence of two antigens A and B. Type O occurs when neither A nor B is present and AB when both are present. A and B are genetic factors that determine the presence of enzymes for the synthesis of certain glycoproteins mainly in the red cell membrane. ABH Blood Group,ABO Blood Group,ABO Factors,Blood Group H Type 1 Antigen,H Blood Group,H Blood Group System,ABO Blood Group System,Blood Group, ABH,Blood Group, ABO,Blood Group, H,Blood-Group System, ABO,Factors, ABO,System, ABO Blood-Group
D000328 Adult A person having attained full growth or maturity. Adults are of 19 through 44 years of age. For a person between 19 and 24 years of age, YOUNG ADULT is available. Adults
D014019 Tissue Donors Individuals supplying living tissue, organs, cells, blood or blood components for transfer or transplantation to histocompatible recipients. Organ Donors,Donors,Ovum Donors,Semen Donors,Transplant Donors,Donor,Donor, Organ,Donor, Ovum,Donor, Semen,Donor, Tissue,Donor, Transplant,Donors, Organ,Donors, Ovum,Donors, Semen,Donors, Tissue,Donors, Transplant,Organ Donor,Ovum Donor,Semen Donor,Tissue Donor,Transplant Donor
D016030 Kidney Transplantation The transference of a kidney from one human or animal to another. Grafting, Kidney,Renal Transplantation,Transplantation, Kidney,Transplantation, Renal,Kidney Grafting,Kidney Transplantations,Renal Transplantations,Transplantations, Kidney,Transplantations, Renal
D016031 Liver Transplantation The transference of a part of or an entire liver from one human or animal to another. Grafting, Liver,Hepatic Transplantation,Liver Transplant,Transplantation, Hepatic,Transplantation, Liver,Hepatic Transplantations,Liver Grafting,Liver Transplantations,Liver Transplants,Transplant, Liver

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