Acquired hemophilia: a rare complication of Sjögren's syndrome

Clin Exp Rheumatol. 1996 Sep-Oct;14(5):559-60.

Abstract

Acquired hemophilia is associated with diverse conditions such as post-partum period, autoimmune diseases, cancers, and lymphoproliferative diseases. We report a case of acquired hemophilia occurring in Sjögren's syndrome which was treated with corticoid therapy. A review of the different treatments of acquired hemophilia is presented.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adrenal Cortex Hormones / therapeutic use
  • Aged
  • Factor VIII / immunology*
  • Female
  • Hemophilia A / etiology*
  • Hemophilia A / immunology
  • Hemophilia A / therapy
  • Humans
  • Sjogren's Syndrome / complications*

Substances

  • Adrenal Cortex Hormones
  • Factor VIII