Hemorragia espontánea de origen incierto

  1. Elvira-Laffond, Ana 1
  2. González-Calle, David 1
  3. Hernández-Hidalgo, Miguel 1
  4. Hernández-Martos, Ángel Víctor 1
  5. Sánchez Ledesma, María 2
  1. 1 Servicio de Cardiología. Complejo Asistencial Universitario de Salamanca. Salamanca. España
  2. 2 Servicio de Medicina Interna. Complejo Asistencial Universitario de Salamanca. Salamanca. España
Journal:
Revista Española de Casos Clínicos en Medicina Interna (RECCMI)

ISSN: 2530-0792

Year of publication: 2020

Issue Title: Spanish Journal of Case Records in Internal Medicine

Volume: 5

Issue: 2

Pages: 74-77

Type: Article

DOI: 10.32818/RECCMI.A5N2A7 DIALNET GOOGLE SCHOLAR lock_openOpen access editor

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Abstract

Acquired hemophilia A is a rare disease caused by autoantibodies targeting coagulation factor VIII. It should be suspected in case of spontaneous bleeding and extended aPTT. We present an 85-year-old male patient with retroperitoneal hematoma and prolonged aPTT. Factor VIII activity is determined, which is significantly reduced. The patient begins treatment, with excellent clinical response. This is an illustrativeexample of this unknown disease, which may provide its better understanding and management of these patients.

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