[High-titer idiopathic acquired factor V inhibitor patient showing decreased activities of multiple coagulation factors]

Rinsho Ketsueki. 2008 Jun;49(6):413-6.
[Article in Japanese]

Abstract

A 72-year-old male presented with oral bleeding resulting from acquired factor V (FV) inhibitor. We observed abnormalities in prothrombin time (PT) (8%) and activated partial thromboplastin time (APTT) (>200 seconds). FV activity was less than 3%, and a mixing test did not correlate with PT. FV inhibitor assay demonstrated 240 Bethesda units/ml. The patient also showed markedly decreased activity of Factors II (13%) and X (14%). Oral bleeding disappeared and coagulation abnormalities improved with prednisolone therapy. High titer FV inhibitor might affect coagulation assays even in a patient with normal factor activity.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Blood Coagulation Factor Inhibitors / blood*
  • Factor V / antagonists & inhibitors*
  • Hemorrhage / blood*
  • Hemorrhage / drug therapy*
  • Hemorrhage / etiology
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Mouth Diseases / blood*
  • Mouth Diseases / drug therapy*
  • Mouth Diseases / etiology
  • Mouth Mucosa*
  • Prednisolone / administration & dosage
  • Treatment Outcome

Substances

  • Blood Coagulation Factor Inhibitors
  • Factor V
  • Prednisolone