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Acquired haemophilia associated with pulmonary tuberculosis — a case report
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Abstract
Acquired hemophilia is rare type of coagulation disorder. The most common variety is acquired hemophilia A, which may be primary or secondary to other diseases. Recognition of the secondary type of coagulation disorder is very important and affects the therapeutic potential, because proper treatment of the primary disease may be essential also for regression of hemophilia symptoms.
Abstract
Acquired hemophilia is rare type of coagulation disorder. The most common variety is acquired hemophilia A, which may be primary or secondary to other diseases. Recognition of the secondary type of coagulation disorder is very important and affects the therapeutic potential, because proper treatment of the primary disease may be essential also for regression of hemophilia symptoms.
Keywords
acquired hemophilia, factor VIII, coagulation inhibitor
About this articleTitle
Acquired haemophilia associated with pulmonary tuberculosis — a case report
Journal
Journal of Transfusion Medicine
Issue
Article type
Case report
Pages
19-22
Published online
2015-03-24
Bibliographic record
Journal of Transfusion Medicine 2015;8(1):19-22.
Keywords
acquired hemophilia
factor VIII
coagulation inhibitor
Authors
Magdalena Dutka
Aleksandra Wądołowska
Andrzej Mital
Izabela Topolewska