Acquired Hemophilia ‘A’ – An Uncommon Condition Presented with Common Manifestations

Abstract

Hemophilia A is usually a congenital bleeding disorder, which manifest in males due to its X linked recessive pattern of inheritance. It commonly presents with bruises, uncontrolled bleeding post minor trauma or post circumcision, knee swelling etc. Acquired hemophilia is a rare condition and could be associated with autoimmune diseases. We discuss this rare condition of acquired hemophilia in a female patient who presented with common manifestations but in unlikely host.

Keywords

• hemophilia a
• acquired haemophilia
• factor viii
• autoimmune disorder
• ama antibody