A patient with bullous pemphigoid presenting with haemorrhagic oral erosions, oral haematoma and haemoptysis

Clin Exp Dermatol. 2022 Dec;47(12):2333-2335. doi: 10.1111/ced.15388. Epub 2022 Sep 26.

Abstract

We present a case of a patient with bullous pemphigoid presenting with acquired haemophilia A. This is characterized by formation of antibodies or inhibitors against coagulation Factor VIII, leading to a prolonged activated partial thromboplastin time with normal prothrombin time and international normalized ratio. Our case emphasizes the need for increased awareness among dermatologists of this uncommon and potentially life-threatening condition. Click here for the corresponding questions to this CME article.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Hematoma / complications
  • Hemophilia A*
  • Hemoptysis / etiology
  • Humans
  • Pemphigoid, Bullous* / complications
  • Pemphigoid, Bullous* / diagnosis