Acquired hemophilia a: A rare cause of gross hematuria

Gregory W. Hosier, Ross J. Mason, K. Sue Robinson, Gregory G. Bailly

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Resumen

Acquired hemophilia A is a rare condition caused by spontaneous development of factor VIII inhibitor. This condition most commonly presents with multiple hemorrhagic symptoms and isolated hematuria is exceedingly rare. Early diagnosis is important, as this condition carries a high mortality rate (13‒22%). We present a case of an 82-year-old man with isolated hematuria caused by a factor VIII inhibitor who was successfully treated with recombinant activated factor VII concentrate, as well as prednisone and cyclophosphamide.

Idioma originalEnglish
Páginas (desde-hasta)E905-E907
PublicaciónJournal of the Canadian Urological Association
Volumen9
N.º11-12December
DOI
EstadoPublished - dic. 1 2015

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© 2015 Canadian Urological Association.

ASJC Scopus Subject Areas

  • Oncology
  • Urology

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  • Journal Article

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