Abstract

BENITEZ ESPINOLA, Alexis Antonio; RUIZ DIAZ ROS, Leda Liz  and  DUARTE SANTACRUZ, Gabriela Monserrat. Acquired hemophilia A. Rev. virtual Soc. Parag. Med. Int. [online]. 2023, vol.10, n.2, pp.129-132.  Epub Sep 30, 2023. ISSN 2312-3893.  https://doi.org/10.18004/rvspmi/2312-3893/2023.10.02.129.

Acquired hemophilia is a hemostatic disorder caused by the presence of inhibitory autoantibodies against coagulation F VIII. Clinically it presents as spontaneous bleeding, mainly in the skin and soft tissues, and unlike congenital hemophilia, hemarthrosis is rare.

We present the case of a 60-year-old male patient, previously healthy, who came to the clinic due to an 8-day history of hematomas on the upper and lower limbs. During its evolution it presents prolonged APTT and low concentrations of F VIII.

Keywords : factor VIII; hemophilia A; blood coagulation disorders.

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