Successful self-infusion of activated prothrombin complex concentrate for prophylaxis in a child with a factor VIII inhibitor.
Regular self-infusion of an activated prothrombin complex concentrate (APCC) has been successfully introduced to a 14-year-old boy with hemophilia A. The child was diagnosed as a neonate, and at age 7 years, developed a high titer (127 BU/mL) factor VIII inhibitor coincident with a protracted ankle joint bleeding. From age 7-10 years, he received on-demand therapy using a prothrombin complex concentrate (PCC), PROPLEX-ST. From age 10-14 years, he received prophylaxis with PROPLEX-ST, initiated after an intracranial hemorrhage and coincident anamnestic inhibitor response. Throughout 7-year period of PCC treatment, he experienced recurrent bleeding episodes. Self-prophylaxis with APCC, FEIBA VH [Anti-inhibitor Coagulant Complex] (50 U/kg/dose three times per week) using infusion pump was initiated at 14 years of age and has continued for 2 years. There were no bleeding, thrombotic events or other adverse events after initiation of this prophylaxis, and inhibitor levels decreased to 1 BU/mL. His quality of life was improved, particularly with respect to school. Our long observation proposes a well-disciplined home-based FEIBA prophylaxis in inhibitor-positive hemophiliacs.
Ohga
Shouichi
S
Department of Pediatrics, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, Japan. ohgas@pediatr.med.kyushu-u.ac.jp
Nomura
Akihiko
A
Takada
Hidetoshi
H
Suga
Naohiro
N
Hara
Toshiro
T
D000293:Adolescent; D044466:Asian People; D019774:Blood Coagulation Factor Inhibitors / Q000097:blood; D001779:Blood Coagulation Factors / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D006467:Hemophilia A / Q000097:blood / Q000150:complications; D006470:Hemorrhage / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D006801:Humans; D007564:Japan; D007592:Joint Diseases / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D008297:Male; D012646:Self Administration; D013927:Thrombosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*
D019774:Blood Coagulation Factor Inhibitors; D001779:Blood Coagulation Factors; C025667:prothrombin complex concentrates