[Acute Aortic Dissection Complicated by IgA Deficiency]

Kyobu Geka. 2023 Sep;76(9):690-693.
[Article in Japanese]

Abstract

Immunoglobulin A (IgA) deficiency is the most common type of primary immunodeficiency. When a patient receives a blood product transfusion, anti-IgA antibodies are formed. Second transfusion may sometimes cause an anaphylactic reaction, thus caution is necessary. Reported here is a case of Stanford type A acute aortic dissection performed in the patient with IgA deficiency with a history of blood transfusion. Red blood cells and platelet were washed and prepared, and flesh frozen plasma from IgA deficient donors was obtained. Thereafter, the surgery was safely performed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Anaphylaxis*
  • Antibodies
  • Aortic Dissection* / complications
  • Aortic Dissection* / diagnostic imaging
  • Humans
  • IgA Deficiency* / complications
  • Tissue Donors

Substances

  • Antibodies