Intracranial hemorrhage and hemophilia: case report and management guidelines

J Emerg Med. 1990 Jul-Aug;8(4):423-7. doi: 10.1016/0736-4679(90)90169-v.

Abstract

Hemophiliacs, as a result of low coagulation factor levels, may suffer spontaneous intracranial hemorrhage. A case of intracranial hemorrhage in a hemophiliac patient with a history of intravenous drug abuse and HIV infection is reported. Factor replacement, airway management, and risks of HIV exposure to emergency department personnel are discussed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Cerebral Hemorrhage / diagnostic imaging
  • Cerebral Hemorrhage / etiology*
  • Cerebral Hemorrhage / therapy
  • Factor VIII / therapeutic use
  • Hemophilia A / complications*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed

Substances

  • Factor VIII