Commentary

[摘要] Acquired hemophilia A (AHA)2 is a rare but life-threatening bleeding disorder caused by an autoantibody directed against factor VIII, known as a factor VIII–specific inhibitor. Approximately 50% of AHA cases are idiopathic, whereas the remaining cases are often associated with an autoimmune disorder, malignancy, pregnancy, or drugs. The diagnosis must be made promptly to minimize the time that patients are at risk of severe bleeding and to avoid nonessential invasive procedures and delay in the initiation of appropriate treatment.In …

[学科分类] 过敏症与临床免疫学