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Hemolytic Disease of the NewbornAka: Erythroblastosis Fetalis

See Also
1. Rh Sensitization
Pathophysiology
1. Maternal Rh Sensitization
2. Results in fetal Hemolytic Anemia
  1. Increased Unconjugated Hyperbilirubinemia
  2. Compensating Erythropoiesis
  3. HepatoSplenomegaly
    1. Red Blood Cell production and destruction
  4. Placenta enlarged
Complications
1. Fetal hydrops
2. Hemolytic Anemia
3. Congenital Anemia (Mild Hemolysis)
4. Icterus Gravis (Severe Hemolysis)
5. Kernicterus

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