Hemorrhagic bullae after cryosurgery in a patient with hemophilia A.
BACKGROUND
A case of hemorrhagic bullae and blisters on the hand of a patient with hemophilia A after cryosurgery for verruca vulgaris is reported.


OBJECTIVE
To discuss a hemorrhagic complication in a patient with hemophilia A after cutaneous cryosurgery.


METHODS
This is an observatory case report.


RESULTS
Even minimal cryosurgery can induce hemorrhagic bullae in patients with hemophilia A.


CONCLUSIONS
The risks and benefits of cryosurgery should be weighed carefully in patients with bleeding disorders such as hemophilia.
Hancox
John G
JG
Department of Dermatology, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27157, USA.
Graham
Gloria F
GF
Yosipovitch
Gil
G
D001768:Blister / Q000209:etiology*; D002648:Child; D003452:Cryosurgery / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006467:Hemophilia A / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D019106:Postoperative Hemorrhage / Q000209:etiology*; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery*; D014860:Warts / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery*