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GROUP O MOTHER WITH AN AB INFANT: A MENDELIAN MISM ...
GROUP O MOTHER WITH AN AB INFANT: A MENDELIAN MISMATCH
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The document discusses a case of a Group O mother giving birth to twins, one of whom was AB positive, leading to a genetic mismatch. It explores reasons for ABO blood type discrepancies between parents and children, such as chimerism, Bombay phenotype, and ABO mismatches due to assisted reproductive technology (ART). The document emphasizes the importance of communication between patients, providers, and laboratories to address ABO mismatches resulting from ART. The case was resolved by discovering that the twins were conceived using donor eggs, explaining the unexpected blood type results. The summary highlights the need for appropriate testing and understanding of complex genetic factors in blood type inheritance. It also stresses the significance of clear communication among healthcare teams, patients, and laboratories to prevent unnecessary testing and ensure accurate patient care.
Keywords
Group O mother
ABO blood type discrepancies
chimerism
Bombay phenotype
ABO mismatches
assisted reproductive technology
communication between patients and providers
ABO mismatches resulting from ART
donor eggs
genetic factors in blood type inheritance
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