Retropharyngeal hematoma in a hemophiliac.
A retropharyngeal hemorrhage, a rare but potentially fatal complication of hemophilia, is described. Its early manifestation may be a "sore throat", and the patient with this symptom must be closely observed. If there is any doubt about the clinical situation, or if hemorrhage in and around the throat occurs, appropriate replacement therapy with factor VIII should be started at once.
D000293:Adolescent; D005169:Factor VIII / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006406:Hematoma / Q000209:etiology*; D006467:Hemophilia A / Q000150:complications* / Q000188:drug therapy; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D006472:Oral Hemorrhage / Q000209:etiology*; D010608:Pharyngeal Diseases / Q000209:etiology*
D005169:Factor VIII