Neonatal alloimmune thrombocytopenia

Ther Apher. 2002 Feb;6(1):32-5. doi: 10.1046/j.1526-0968.2002.00397.x.

Abstract

Neonatal alloimmune thrombocytopenia (NAIT) can occur when a mother is immunized against fetal platelet antigens inherited from the father. Early diagnosis and appropriate platelet transfusion therapy are essential to prevent life-threatening intracranial hemorrhage in the thrombocytopenic fetus or neonate. Five major human platelet antigen (HPA) systems are capable of causing this disorder with HPA-1a indicated most frequently. This article reviews the pathophysiology, clinical aspects, and management of NAIT. We also present our experience with treatment of neonates affected with this disorder.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Antigens, Human Platelet / immunology*
  • Blood Group Incompatibility* / immunology
  • Blood Group Incompatibility* / therapy
  • Epitopes
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Integrin beta3
  • Platelet Transfusion*
  • Pregnancy
  • Thrombocytopenia* / immunology
  • Thrombocytopenia* / therapy

Substances

  • Antigens, Human Platelet
  • Epitopes
  • ITGB3 protein, human
  • Integrin beta3