Acute myelomonocytic leukaemia and acquired haemophilia A with severe cutaneous haemorrhage

Scand J Haematol. 1986 Aug;37(2):168-73. doi: 10.1111/j.1600-0609.1986.tb01792.x.

Abstract

A case of severe cutaneous haemorrhage due to thrombocytopenia in combination with an acquired haemophilia A is reported. The thrombocytopenia was due to acute myelomonocytic leukaemia (FAB M4). A factor VIII:C specific anticoagulant was also found. Chemotherapy led to complete remission with normal blood counts and coagulation-test results.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Autoimmune Diseases / etiology
  • Factor VIII / analysis
  • Factor VIII / antagonists & inhibitors
  • Female
  • Hemophilia A / etiology*
  • Hemorrhage / etiology*
  • Humans
  • Leukemia, Myeloid, Acute / complications*
  • Middle Aged
  • Skin Diseases / etiology
  • Thrombocytopenia / etiology*

Substances

  • Factor VIII