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MeSH Heading: Erythroblastosis, Fetal
Tree Number(s): C12.050.703.277.060; C15.378.295; C16.300.060; C16.614.304; C20.306
Unique ID: D004899
RDF Unique Identifier: http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D004899
Annotation: erythroblastosis, non-fetal may be ERYTHREMIC MYELOSIS but be careful; do not confuse with VITAMIN K DEFICIENCY BLEEDING
Scope Note: A condition characterized by the abnormal presence of ERYTHROBLASTS in the circulation of the FETUS or NEWBORNS. It is a disorder due to BLOOD GROUP INCOMPATIBILITY, such as the maternal alloimmunization by fetal antigen RH FACTORS leading to HEMOLYSIS of ERYTHROCYTES, hemolytic anemia (ANEMIA, HEMOLYTIC), general edema (HYDROPS FETALIS), and SEVERE JAUNDICE IN NEWBORN.
Entry Term(s): Erythroblastosis Fetalis; Hemolytic Disease of Newborn
NLM Classification #: WH 425
See Also: Jaundice, Neonatal
Date Established: 1966/01/01
Date of Entry: 1999/01/01
Revision Date: 2021/06/30

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