Open AccessAcquired hemophilia in a 7‐year‐old girl successfully treated with recombinant FVIIA and steroids: A case report
Author(s) -
Giuffrida Gaetano,
Markovic Uros,
Parisi Marina,
Nicolosi Daniela,
Calafiore Valeria
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
clinical case reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.21
H-Index - 9
ISSN - 2050-0904
DOI - 10.1002/ccr3.3588
Subject(s) - medicine , girl , recombinant factor viia , factor viia , surgery , pediatrics , coagulation , psychology , developmental psychology , tissue factor
Acquired hemophilia should be evaluated in pediatric patients with bleeding and isolated prolonged aPTT. Immunosuppressive treatment should be initiated even in minor bleedings. Bypassing agents like rFVIIa can be used in children with success.