Development of an inhibitor in a child with severe hemophilia B: treatment with immunosuppression and an extended desensitization protocol

We report development of an inhibitor in a child with severe hemophilia B, and subsequent immune tolerance induction using an extended desensitization protocol with the addition of immunosuppression. This case highlights successful management of a rare complication in a rare bleeding disorder and the need for additional investigation into this infrequent and clinically challenging occurrence.
Source: Blood Coagulation and Fibrinolysis - Category: Hematology Tags: CASE REPORTS Source Type: research