Acquired factor VIII inhibitors as a cause of primary post-partum haemorrhage
- Resource Type
- journal article
- Authors
- Howland, E.J.; Palmer, Julia; Lumley, Matthew; Keay, Stephen D.
- Source
- European Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology & Reproductive Biology. Jun2002, Vol. 103 Issue 1, p97-98. 2p.
- Subject
- *HEMOPHILIA
*BLOOD coagulation factor VIII antibodies
*HEMOSTATICS
*TRANEXAMIC acid
*AUTOANTIBODIES
*BLOOD coagulation factors
*DESMOPRESSIN
*HEMORRHAGE
*PUERPERAL disorders
*PARTIAL thromboplastin time
*THERAPEUTICS
- Language
- ISSN
- 0301-2115
Acquired haemophilia was diagnosed following detailed investigation of a post-partum haemorrhage unresponsive to standard management. Circulating factor VIII inhibitors and low factor VIII levels were detected and intravenous DDAVP treatment lead to a resolution of symptoms. This case highlights the importance of haematological investigations in persisting post-partum haemorrhage. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]