Clinical Case: Erythroblastosis Fetalis
Patient Information:
• Patient Name: Sarah
• Age: 30
• Gestational Age: 28 weeks
• Gravida: G3P2 (3 pregnancies, 2 live births)
• Medical History: Unremarkable
• Obstetric History: 1st pregnancy (healthy baby girl), 2nd pregnancy
(miscarriage at 10 weeks)
Presenting Complaint: Sarah, a 30-year-old pregnant woman, presents to the
OB/GYN office with complaints of fatigue, jaundice, and abdominal discomfort.
History: Sarah's current pregnancy was progressing without any complications
until her recent check-up. She reports feeling increasingly fatigued over the past
few weeks. She noticed a yellowing of her skin and eyes (jaundice) and has been
experiencing mild discomfort in her upper abdomen. She has not experienced
any vaginal bleeding or contractions.
Physical Examination:
• Jaundiced skin and sclera.
• Mild hepatomegaly (enlargement of the liver).
• No signs of abdominal tenderness.
• Fetal heart rate within normal limits.
• No contractions noted on examination.
Laboratory Findings:
• Hemoglobin: 9.5 g/dL (normal range for pregnancy: 11-15 g/dL)
• Bilirubin: Elevated
• Ultrasound: No fetal abnormalities detected
Questions for Discussion:
What is Erythroblastosis Fetalis, and how does it develop?
What are the potential complications for the fetus in cases of
Erythroblastosis Fetalis?
What diagnostic tests are typically used to confirm Erythroblastosis
Fetalis?
What are the treatment options for Erythroblastosis Fetalis?