Acquired FVIII and FIX Inhibitors after Pregnancy: A Case Report

Acta Haematol. 2016;136(4):229-232. doi: 10.1159/000445706. Epub 2016 Oct 5.

Abstract

Acquired hemophilia is a relatively rare clinical presentation, and most cases present with acquired FVIII inhibitor. The co-occurrence of inhibitors to multiple coagulation factors is uncommon. These autoantibodies may induce spontaneous life-threatening bleeding in patients who have had no previous bleeding disorder. Herein, we present a patient with postpartum acquired FVIII and FIX inhibitors who developed intramuscular hematoma and hemothorax during follow-up. She was then treated with activated prothrombin complex concentrate and methylprednisolone.

Publication types

  • Comment

MeSH terms

  • Autoantibodies / blood
  • Factor VIII / immunology*
  • Female
  • Hematoma
  • Hemophilia A / blood*
  • Hemorrhage
  • Humans
  • Pregnancy

Substances

  • Autoantibodies
  • Factor VIII