Fetal ascites associated with ABO incompatibility: case report and review of the literature

Am J Obstet Gynecol. 1996 Nov;175(5):1371-2. doi: 10.1016/s0002-9378(96)70057-1.

Abstract

We report a pregnancy complicated by anti-B isoimmunization that resulted in fetal ascites, anemia, hepatomegaly, and polyhydramnios. A previous pregnancy in the same patient was complicated by neonatal ABO incompatibility. A review of the obstetric literature suggests that ABO incompatibility may cause severe fetal anemia, especially in patients with type O blood or a previous history of ABO incompatibility of the newborn.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • ABO Blood-Group System / immunology*
  • Adult
  • Ascites / etiology*
  • Blood Group Incompatibility / complications*
  • Female
  • Fetal Diseases / etiology*
  • Humans
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Pregnancy

Substances

  • ABO Blood-Group System