[Clinical case of the month. Spontaneous hematoma and acquired hemophilia]

Rev Med Liege. 2012 Oct;67(10):501-3.
[Article in French]

Abstract

Acquired haemophilia is a rare disease, 50% of the cases are idiopathic. We report a case admitted in cardiology for spontaneous hematoma. Observation of isolated prolonged activated partial thromboplastin time (aPPT) without anticoagulation treatment and the absence of correction with normal plasma suggested diagnosis. Confirmation of inhibitors to FVIII allowed perfusions of activated prothrombin complex concentrates.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Hematoma / etiology*
  • Hemophilia A / diagnosis*
  • Hemophilia A / drug therapy
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Muscular Diseases / etiology
  • Partial Thromboplastin Time
  • Skin Diseases / etiology

Supplementary concepts

  • Factor 8 deficiency, acquired