Clinical case of acquired inhibitory form of hemophilia a in an elderly patient

The formation of circulating autoantibodies capable of inhibiting factors of the blood coagulation system is accompanied by the occurrence of spontaneous and/or post-traumatic bleeding in patients without a history of previous disorders of the hemostatic system. One of the reasons for the development of such conditions is acquired hemophilia. Aim: Identification of the mechanisms of development of the acquired inhibitory form of hemophilia A in elderly patients using the example of our own clinical observation. Material and methods: Analysis of a clinical case and analysis of current scientific literature. Results: The presented clinical case allowed us to study the pathogenesis, principles of diagnosis and treatment of acquired coagulopathy. Conclusions: Knowledge about the development mechanisms and features of the course of the acquired inhibitory form of hemophilia A should help the clinician in the early diagnosis of this coagulopathy and, as a consequence, the timely initiation of treatment aimed at preserving the patient’s life.