RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 An acute transfusion reaction
JF Clinical Medicine
JO Clin Med
FD Royal College of Physicians
SP 95
OP 97
DO 10.7861/clinmedicine.18-1-95
VO 18
IS 1
A1 Clare Webb
A1 Alan Norris
A1 Katie Hands
YR 2018
UL http://www.rcpjournals.org/content/18/1/95.abstract
AB We present the case of a 67-year-old man who suffered an acute anaphylactic reaction during red cell transfusion due to the presence of anti-IgA antibodies. The incidence and clinical relevance of anti-IgA antibodies in IgA deficiency is reviewed, and the wider investigation and management of acute transfusion reactions is also discussed. This case highlights the need to consider the potential risks of blood component transfusion against the purported benefit.