Postpartum acquired hemophilia presenting as compartment syndrome: a diagnostic challenge in the emergency department
Postpartum acquired hemophilia A is rare but can present with limb-threatening bleeding. This case emphasizes the importance of recognizing spontaneous postpartum hematomas as potential indicators of acquired hemophilia in the emergency setting.
Authors
- Joseph Kalish
- Evan Avraham Alpert (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1708-5058)
- Ahmad Nama
- Barry J. Hahn (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9035-5603)
- Waseem Mujahed (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7044-5625)
- Qasim Nimer
Institutions
- Hebrew University of Jerusalem (IL)
- Hadassah Medical Center (IL)
- Staten Island University Hospital (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- International Journal of Emergency Medicine
- Published
- 2026-02-12
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12245-026-01143-y
- Primary Topic
- Hemophilia Treatment and Research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00