Simultaneous occurrence of factor VIIIC inhibitor and antinuclear antibody in postpartum period.
We are describing a rare case of acquired factor VIIIC inhibitor in postpartum period who also had strongly positive antinuclear antibody. On immunosuppression with prednisolone and azathioprine, both antibodies disappeared after 4 months of therapy.
Marwaha
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Department of Hematology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education & Research, Chandigarh, India.
Sarode
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Chauhan
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Varma
J S
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Dash
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D000328:Adult; D000974:Antibodies, Antinuclear / Q000032:analysis* / Q000276:immunology / Q000378:metabolism; D001379:Azathioprine / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001780:Blood Coagulation Tests; D005169:Factor VIII / Q000032:analysis*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007074:Immunoglobulin G / Q000032:analysis* / Q000378:metabolism; D007165:Immunosuppression Therapy; D049590:Postpartum Period / Q000097:blood* / Q000276:immunology; D011239:Prednisolone / Q000627:therapeutic use
D000974:Antibodies, Antinuclear; D007074:Immunoglobulin G; D005169:Factor VIII; D011239:Prednisolone; D001379:Azathioprine