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ReviewJournal of clinical laboratory analysis2026

Remarkable Prolongation of Irreversible APTT and Non-Significant Hemorrhage: A Rare High Titer of FVIII Inhibitor Case Report and Literature Review.

Ke-Han Zhang, Song-Song Lu, Pei-Liang Gao, Xue-Ying Fu, Gui-Ying Dong

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Ke-Han ZhangPeking University People's Hospital, Peking University Institute of Hematology, National Clinical Research Center for Hematologic Disease, Beijing Key Laboratory of Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation, Collaborative Innovation Center of Hematology, Peking University, Beijing, China.
Song-Song LuDepartment of Clinical Laboratory, Peking University People's Hospital, Beijing, China.
Pei-Liang GaoEmergency Department, Peking University People's Hospital, Beijing, China.
Xue-Ying FuEmergency Department, Peking University People's Hospital, Beijing, China.
Gui-Ying DongEmergency Department, Peking University People's Hospital, Beijing, China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7841-2863

Funding

National Natural Science Foundation of China 82241052Natural Science Foundation of Xizang Autonomous Region XZZR202402133(W)
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundAcquired hemophilia A (AHA) is a rare hemorrhagic disease characterized by isolated prolongation of activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT) and existence of autoantibodies against factor VIII (FVIII).

methodsHere, we present a patient with subcutaneous hemorrhage and remarkable prolongation of irreversible aPTT.

resultsFurther laboratory testing revealed reduced activity of multiple coagulation factors; this finding was subsequently identified as an artifact caused by the high-titer FVIII inhibitor, confirmed through dilution studies. Despite the high inhibitor titer and the presence of bleeding manifestations, specific anti-hemorrhagic therapy was not required for this patient. Following 6 months of immunosuppressive treatment, the patient achieved resolution of ecchymosis and maintained normal coagulation factor activity. Throughout the 12-month follow-up period, the patient ultimately died from disease progression under palliative support.

conclusionIn all, this study demonstrated atypical characteristics of an AHA patient and emphasized that the treatment strategy should be guided by clinical manifestation rather than testing results solely.

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Factor VIIIHemophilia AHemorrhageAutoantibodiesHumansPartial Thromboplastin TimeAutoantibodiesFactor VIIIAPTTFVIII inhibitorhemorrhage

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