| Literature DB >> 25548464 |
Cecil Ross1, Kevin Kuriakose1, Ganesh Shreehari Aswath1, Sitalakshmi Subramanian1.
Abstract
Acquired haemophilia A is an uncommon, potentially life-threatening disorder caused by onset of auto-antibodies against coagulation factor VIII. The association of acquired haemophilia and multiple myeloma is extremely rare. Prompt diagnosis of this acquired bleeding disorder is essential for management, aimed at haemorrhage control and inhibitor suppression. We describe a case of acquired haemophilia in a patient with multiple myeloma.Entities:
Year: 2013 PMID: 25548464 PMCID: PMC4275538 DOI: 10.1007/s12288-013-0266-z
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Indian J Hematol Blood Transfus ISSN: 0971-4502 Impact factor: 0.900