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To examine the occurrence of acquired hemophilia A in an elderly patient and assess whether it results from drug-induced or age-associated autoimmunity.

August 2, 2026CureusOpen Access

Acquired Hemophilia A in an Elderly Patient Receiving Clopidogrel: Drug-Induced or Age-Associated Autoimmunity?

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APAkhil Mohanachandran Pushpaleela RVRahil Omar Tai Valappil AHAyshath Hansiya

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Case report reveals acquired hemophilia A in an elderly patient, indicating critical need for timely diagnosis and treatment.

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To examine the occurrence of acquired hemophilia A in an elderly patient and assess whether it results from drug-induced or age-associated autoimmunity.
Reported case of a 93-year-old man with spontaneous bruising and hemorrhagic complications.
Laboratory evaluation confirmed acquired hemophilia A with extended aPTT, reduced factor VIII activity, and presence of factor VIII inhibitors.
Provided haematology-directed treatment amid multiple comorbidities.
The patient showed spontaneous extensive bruising due to acquired hemophilia A.
Laboratory tests indicated isolated aPTT prolongation and reduced factor VIII activity.
Patient's clinical management was complicated, leading to eventual death.

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Pushpaleela et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a6eeaa21b0468a7eeab2f64 https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.113716

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Acquired Hemophilia A in an Elderly Patient Receiving Clopidogrel: Drug-Induced or Age-Associated Autoimmunity?

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Acquired Hemophilia A in an Elderly Patient Receiving Clopidogrel: Drug-Induced or Age-Associated Autoimmunity?

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