Ischemic stroke after recombinant factor VIIa treatment in acquired hemophilia A patient

Blood Coagul Fibrinolysis. 2012 Jan;23(1):69-70. doi: 10.1097/MBC.0b013e32834b8267.

Abstract

Acquired hemophilia is a rare, life-threatening coagulopathy in adults caused by the development of autoantibodies against factor VIII. Bypass agents such as recombinant factor VIIa (rFVIIa) are usually preferred for bleeding control; however, thromboembolic complications may occur. We report here a case that presented with extensive cutaneous and mucosal bleedings due to factor VIII inhibitors and was treated successfully with rFVIIa and steroid therapy, but was complicated with a life-threatening thromboembolic attack during follow-up.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Brain Ischemia / chemically induced*
  • Factor VIIa / adverse effects*
  • Factor VIIa / therapeutic use
  • Hemophilia A / drug therapy*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Meta-Analysis as Topic
  • Recombinant Proteins / adverse effects
  • Recombinant Proteins / therapeutic use
  • Stroke / chemically induced*

Substances

  • Recombinant Proteins
  • recombinant FVIIa
  • Factor VIIa