Epidural placement in a patient with undiagnosed acquired haemophilia from factor VIII inhibitor.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
We report a case of acquired haemophilia that presented as continuous bleeding from an epidural insertion site in a previously asymptomatic parturient. Peripartum anaesthetic management of this rare medical emergency has not previously been reported and the difficulties associated with its treatment are discussed.
Medical subject headings
- Analgesia, Epidural
- Analgesia, Obstetrical
- Factor VIII
- Hematoma
- Hemophilia A
- Pregnancy Complications, Hematologic