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Acute Hemolytic Anemia in the Neonatal Period

Acute Hemolytic Anemia in the Neonatal Period Abstract This paper reports the occurrence of acute hemolytic anemia in the neonatal period secondary to naphthalene poisoning. The route of absorption of the toxic material from clothing and diapers makes this report of exceptional interest to pediatricians and general practitioners dealing with infants. The diagnosis of acute hemolytic anemia in the neonatal period is primarily the differentiation of intrinsic from extrinsic etiologic factors. Most frequently encountered are the intrinsic factors. These include hemolytic disease of the newborn due to Rh and ABO incompatibilities, congenital syphilis, thalassemia, and the other rare hemoglobinopathies. The group of hemolytic anemias caused by extrinsic factors is expanding rapidly. Recently Wintrobe listed acute hemolytic anemia following vaccination, gas poisoning, and cranberry ingestion with 52 previously identified causes.1 Very recently, Cunningham reported several cases of acute hemolytic anemia in newborn infants secondary to absorption of resorcinol in skin lotions.2 Scattered throughout the literature are many References 1. Wintrobe, M. M.: Clinical Hematology , Ed. 4, Philadelphia, Lea & Febiger, 1956. 2. Cunningham, A. A.: Resorcin Poisoning , Arch. Dis. Childhood 31:173-176 ( (June) ) 1956.Crossref 3. Chusid, E., and Fried, C. T.: Acute Hemolytic Anemia Due to Naphthalene Ingestion , A. M. A. Am. J. Dis. Child. 89:612-614 ( (May) ) 1955. 4. Zuelzer, W. W., and Apt, L.: Acute Hemolytic Anemia Due to Naphthalene Poisoning: A Clinical and Experimental Study , J. A. M. A. 141: 185-190 ( (Sept. 17) ) 1949.Crossref 5. Schafer, W. B.: Acute Hemolytic Anemia Related to Naphthalene , Pediatrics 7:172-174 ( (Feb.) ) 1951. 6. Mackell, J. V.; Rieders, F.; Brieger, H., and Bauer, E. L.: Acute Hemolytic Anemia Due to Ingestion of Naphthalene Mothballs , Pediatrics 7:722-728 ( (May) ) 1951. 7. Dennis, J. L.: Personal communication to the author. 8. Haggerty, R. J.: Naphthalene Poisoning , New England J. Med. 225:919-920 ( (Nov. 8) ) 1956.Crossref http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png A.M.A. Journal of Diseases of Children American Medical Association

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American Medical Association
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Copyright © 1957 American Medical Association. All Rights Reserved.
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0096-6916
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10.1001/archpedi.1957.04030020079013
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Abstract

Abstract This paper reports the occurrence of acute hemolytic anemia in the neonatal period secondary to naphthalene poisoning. The route of absorption of the toxic material from clothing and diapers makes this report of exceptional interest to pediatricians and general practitioners dealing with infants. The diagnosis of acute hemolytic anemia in the neonatal period is primarily the differentiation of intrinsic from extrinsic etiologic factors. Most frequently encountered are the intrinsic factors. These include hemolytic disease of the newborn due to Rh and ABO incompatibilities, congenital syphilis, thalassemia, and the other rare hemoglobinopathies. The group of hemolytic anemias caused by extrinsic factors is expanding rapidly. Recently Wintrobe listed acute hemolytic anemia following vaccination, gas poisoning, and cranberry ingestion with 52 previously identified causes.1 Very recently, Cunningham reported several cases of acute hemolytic anemia in newborn infants secondary to absorption of resorcinol in skin lotions.2 Scattered throughout the literature are many References 1. Wintrobe, M. M.: Clinical Hematology , Ed. 4, Philadelphia, Lea & Febiger, 1956. 2. Cunningham, A. A.: Resorcin Poisoning , Arch. Dis. Childhood 31:173-176 ( (June) ) 1956.Crossref 3. Chusid, E., and Fried, C. T.: Acute Hemolytic Anemia Due to Naphthalene Ingestion , A. M. A. Am. J. Dis. Child. 89:612-614 ( (May) ) 1955. 4. Zuelzer, W. W., and Apt, L.: Acute Hemolytic Anemia Due to Naphthalene Poisoning: A Clinical and Experimental Study , J. A. M. A. 141: 185-190 ( (Sept. 17) ) 1949.Crossref 5. Schafer, W. B.: Acute Hemolytic Anemia Related to Naphthalene , Pediatrics 7:172-174 ( (Feb.) ) 1951. 6. Mackell, J. V.; Rieders, F.; Brieger, H., and Bauer, E. L.: Acute Hemolytic Anemia Due to Ingestion of Naphthalene Mothballs , Pediatrics 7:722-728 ( (May) ) 1951. 7. Dennis, J. L.: Personal communication to the author. 8. Haggerty, R. J.: Naphthalene Poisoning , New England J. Med. 225:919-920 ( (Nov. 8) ) 1956.Crossref

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A.M.A. Journal of Diseases of ChildrenAmerican Medical Association

Published: Jul 1, 1957

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