Abstract
Loss of red blood cell antigens has been documented in patients with acute myelocytic leukemia and includes loss of A, B and H antigens in the ABO system as well as antigens of the Rh, MNSsU, Lewis and Ii systems. The following case represents partial loss of the B, I and Lewis(b) antigens in a patient with erythroleukemia. Also, the loss of the I antigen was associated with a concomitant increase in i antigen, a known but rare finding. These changes within the ABO, Ii, and Lewis systems do not appear to be coincidental, as these blood group systems share a common biochemical backbone.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 574-577 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Transfusion |
Volume | 20 |
Issue number | 5 |
State | Published - 1980 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Hematology
- Immunology