[Compressive retropharyngeal hematoma in a hemophiliac patient].

INTRODUCTION

The retropharyngeal hematoma is rare and usually due to trauma, anticoagulation therapy complication or ascending aortic dissection. This presentation is extremely rare in hemophiliac patients.

OBSERVATION: A 23-year-old hemophiliac patient presented with a spontaneous onset large retropharyngeal hematoma extended to the floor of the mouth associated with dyspnea, dysphagia and dysphonia. The patient underwent adequate and successful medical treatment.

DISCUSSION: Hemophilia A is characterized by a deficit in factor VIII. Clinical symptoms are not specific and vary with the level of the intrinsic factor. Hematoma of the cervical region is a rare but potentially life-threatening event. The treatment requires transfusion of the specific factor and education of the patient and his relatives.