Iranian Journal of Medical Sciences

Blueberry Muffin Rash in a Patient with Hemolytic Disease of the Newborn Due to Anti-Cw

Document Type : Case Report(s)

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Abstract
Blueberry muffin rash is a characteristic multiple bluish skin nodules associated with perinatal infection, severe and chronic anemia, and neoplastic infiltrative diseases. We present an unusually severe case of hemolytic disease of the newborn. He required exchange transfusions for several times. The complete work up led to the diagnosis of anti-Cw. The skin lesion regressed spontaneously within one month.

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Volume 32, Issue 4 - Serial Number 4
44
December 2007
Pages 251-253

  • Received 25 May 2015
  • Revised 07 March 2021
  • Accepted 24 December 2018