Vignettes on acquired factor eight inhibitor and post-transfusion purpura

This chapter discusses two different vignettes related to hematology. The first vignette explores the case of an 80-year-old man with spontaneous bruising and an elevated PTT, possibly indicating acquired factor eight inhibitor. The second vignette focuses on a 60-year-old female with a low platelet count after a blood transfusion, suggesting post-transfusion purpura. The speakers provide insights on appropriate treatment options and also discuss transfusion reactions, washing blood cell products for IgA deficiency patients, and the use of irradiated blood products for bone marrow transplant patients.