Navigating challenges in diagnosing acquired hemophilia A: A case report from Syria

Oubai Nayouf; Miriam Laflouf; Ibrahim Hamdan; Ibrahim Alghazawi; Omar Aldairi; Ameen Sulaiman

doi:10.1002/ccr3.8811

Navigating challenges in diagnosing acquired hemophilia A: A case report from Syria

Clin Case Rep. 2024 Apr 24;12(5):e8811. doi: 10.1002/ccr3.8811. eCollection 2024 May.

Authors

Oubai Nayouf¹, Miriam Laflouf², Ibrahim Hamdan¹, Ibrahim Alghazawi¹, Omar Aldairi¹, Ameen Sulaiman³

Affiliations

¹ Faculty of Medicine Damascus University Damascus Syria.
² Department of Hematology, Faculty of Medicine Damascus University Damascus Syria.
³ Department of Internal Medicine, Hematology, Al-Mouwasat Hospital Damascus University Damascus Syria.

Abstract

Acquired hemophilia A is a rare bleeding disorder. Rapid diagnosis with prolonged aPTT and low FVIII, and immediate use of bypassing agents and steroids are crucial for better outcomes, highlighting the importance of early recognition and management.

Keywords: FVIII; acquired hemophilia; case report; postpartum period.

Publication types

Case Reports