Spontaneous factor VIII inhibitor occurring in association with chronic graft-versus-host disease

Am J Hematol. 1994 Mar;45(3):240-3. doi: 10.1002/ajh.2830450309.

Abstract

The development of spontaneously acquired Factor VIII inhibitors is rare and may lead to serious hemorrhagic sequelae. We report here the case of a patient who acquired a Factor VIII inhibitor two years after an allogeneic bone marrow transplant for CML. This occurred in association with a flare of chronic graft versus host disease (GVDH). He responded to corticosteroid therapy. A review of autoimmune phenomena associated with chronic GVDH and the treatment of Factor VIII inhibitors is discussed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Blood Coagulation Disorders / blood*
  • Blood Coagulation Disorders / etiology
  • Bone Marrow Transplantation / adverse effects
  • Chronic Disease
  • Factor VIII / antagonists & inhibitors*
  • Graft vs Host Disease / blood*
  • Graft vs Host Disease / etiology
  • Humans
  • Male

Substances

  • Factor VIII