Acquired hemophilia

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Summary

A rare condition that occurs when the immune system attacks blood-clotting proteins known as Factor VIII, resulting in spontaneous bleeding.

(Global Autoimmune Institute, 2022)

Symptoms

Subcutaneous bleeding that causes excessive bruising,  as well as spontaneous bleeding in the muscles and soft tissues.

(Global Autoimmune Institute, 2022)

Diagnostic Criteria

Under Investigation

Diagnostic Tests

Under Investigation

Human Leukocyte Antigen (HLA) Associations

Under Investigation

Tissue-Type or Cell-Type Attacked

Under Investigation

Attacking Immune Cell Type or Process

Under Investigation

Treatment Modality

Under Investigation

Managing Specialist(s)

Under Investigation

Associated Infections

Under Investigation

Associated Toxins

Under Investigation

Research Authors

Under Investigation

Research Institutions

Under Investigation

Average Time from Symptom Onset to Diagnosis

Under Investigation

Last Updated

December 20, 2022

References

Acquired hemophilia. Global Autoimmune Institute. (2022). Retrieved December 20, 2022 from https://www.autoimmuneinstitute.org/acquired-hemophilia/