Hydrops fetalis due to hemolytic disease Save
ICD-10 code: P56
Chapter: Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period
Hydrops fetalis due to hemolytic disease
Hydrops fetalis is a condition that occurs when excessive fluid accumulates in the fetal tissues and cavities. This condition can be caused by several factors, including hemolytic disease.
Hemolytic disease is a condition that occurs when the mother's immune system produces antibodies that attack the red blood cells of the fetus. This can lead to severe anemia and other complications in the developing fetus, including hydrops fetalis.
The most common cause of hemolytic disease is Rh incompatibility between the mother and fetus. Rh incompatibility occurs when the mother is Rh-negative and the fetus is Rh-positive. This can happen when the father is Rh-positive and the mother is Rh-negative. When the mother's immune system encounters Rh-positive blood cells from the fetus, it can produce antibodies that attack and destroy these cells, leading to hemolytic disease and potentially hydrops fetalis.
Other causes of hemolytic disease include ABO incompatibility and other blood group incompatibilities between the mother and fetus. These conditions can also lead to the production of antibodies that attack the fetal red blood cells and cause hydrops fetalis.
Treatment for hydrops fetalis due to hemolytic disease may include intrauterine blood transfusions to replace the damaged red blood cells in the fetus. In severe cases, early delivery of the baby may be necessary.
- Hydrops fetalis is a condition where excessive fluid accumulates in the fetal tissues and cavities.
- Hemolytic disease can cause hydrops fetalis by attacking the red blood cells of the fetus.
- Rh incompatibility is the most common cause of hemolytic disease.
- Other blood group incompatibilities can also cause hemolytic disease and hydrops fetalis.
- Treatment may include intrauterine blood transfusions and early delivery of the baby.
If you are pregnant and have a history of hemolytic disease or other blood group incompatibilities, it is important to talk to your healthcare provider about monitoring your pregnancy for signs of hydrops fetalis. Early detection and treatment can improve outcomes for both the mother and baby.