A Case of Acquired Hemophilia A and Congenital Hemophilia B

Congenital hemophilia B is a rare, inherited X-linked bleeding disorder caused by a deficiency of factor IX (FIX). Acquired hemophilia A is a rare, acquired bleeding disorder which presents as new onset bleeding in older adults due to the development of autoantibodies against factor VIII (FVIII). This report describes the management of a patient with congenital hemophilia B and acquired hemophilia A. We highlight the limitations in maintaining FVIII levels using factor replacement alone and the need for escalating treatment such as rituximab and prednisone in patients with acquired hemophilia A. This case demonstrates the importance of continuing to pursue alternative diagnoses when existing ones do not explain the full clinical picture and laboratory data is inconclusive.