Successful Perinatal Management of Hydrops Fetalis Due to Hemolytic Disease Associated with D−− Maternal Phenotype

Abstract
We report the successful management of a case of hemolytic disease and hydrops fetalis secondary to anti Rh 17 antibodies in a woman with the rare D−− phenotype. We discuss the efficacy of intravenous immunoglobulins in treating hemolytic disease of the newborn infant.