Acquired Factor VIII Inhibitors: Three Cases

• Main Authors: Kyaw, T.Z., Jayaranee, S., Bee, P.C., Chin, E.F.M.
• Format: Article
• Published: Galenos Yayinevi 2013
• Subjects: R Medicine
• Online Access: http://eprints.um.edu.my/12028/; http://www.journalagent.com/tjh/pdfs/TJH_30_1_76_80.pdf; http://dx.doi.org/10.4274/tjh.2012.0009

Acquired hemophilia A is a rare, but devastating bleeding disorder caused by spontaneous development of autoantibodies directed against coagulation factor VIII. In 40%-50% of patients it is associated with such conditions as the postpartum period, malignancy, use of medications, and autoimmune disea...