An Acquired Factor VIII Inhibitor in a Patient with HIV and HCV : A Case Presentation and Literature Review
Joint Authors
Zeichner, Simon B.
Harris, A.
Lutzky, J.
Turner, G.
Francavilla, Michael
Source
Issue
Vol. 2013, Issue 2013 (31 Dec. 2013), pp.1-7, 7 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2013-09-30
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
7
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Introduction.
Despite its low incidence, acquired factor VIII inhibitor is the most common autoantibody affecting the clotting cascade.
The exact mechanism of acquisition remains unclear, but postpartum patients, those with autoimmune conditions or malignancies, and those with exposure to particular drugs appear most susceptible.
There have been several case reports describing acquired FVIII inhibitors in patients receiving interferon alpha for HCV treatment and in patients being treated for HIV.
To our knowledge, this is the first case of a patient with HCV and HIV who was not actively receiving treatment for either condition.
Case Presentation.
A 57-year-old Caucasian male with a history of HIV and HCV was admitted to our hospital for a several day history of progressively worsening right thigh bruising and generalized weakness.
CTA of the abdominal arteries revealed large bilateral retroperitoneal hematomas.
Laboratory studies revealed the presence of a high titer FVIII inhibitor.
Conclusion.
Our case of a very rare condition highlights the importance of recognizing and understanding the diagnosis of acquired FVIII inhibitor.
Laboratory research and clinical data on the role of newer agents are needed in order to better characterize disease pathogenesis, disease associations, genetic markers, and optimal disease management.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Zeichner, Simon B.& Harris, A.& Turner, G.& Francavilla, Michael& Lutzky, J.. 2013. An Acquired Factor VIII Inhibitor in a Patient with HIV and HCV : A Case Presentation and Literature Review. Case Reports in Hematology،Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-7.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Zeichner, Simon B.…[et al.]. An Acquired Factor VIII Inhibitor in a Patient with HIV and HCV : A Case Presentation and Literature Review. Case Reports in Hematology No. 2013 (2013), pp.1-7.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Zeichner, Simon B.& Harris, A.& Turner, G.& Francavilla, Michael& Lutzky, J.. An Acquired Factor VIII Inhibitor in a Patient with HIV and HCV : A Case Presentation and Literature Review. Case Reports in Hematology. 2013. Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-486398
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-486398