420643

Role of Emicizumab Therapy in treatment of Children with Hemophilia A Inhibitors

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Last updated: 09 Apr 2025

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Background: Hemophilia A is a hereditary condition that results in a lack of coagulation factor VIII. Emicizumab (ACE910) is a recombinant, humanized, bispecific monoclonal antibody that has been developed as a potential alternative treatment for hemophilia A in patients with inhibitors. Aim: To assess efficacy, safety of  Emicizumab in treatment of children with hemophilia A of factor VIII inhibitors. Patients and methods: This prospective study was conducted on twenty patients with hemophilia A Inhibitors, admitted to pediatric department of El Helal insurance hospital, Sohag between 1st September 2023, 28 th February 2024. Results: 45% of patients had a history of serious conditions before starting treatment. Common problems due to the disease included knee joint pain (60%) and elbow joint pain (30%). Positive antibodies to Factor VIII were found in 40% of cases The mean age of starting Emicizumab was ±3.21 years. 70% received Emicizumab due to high antibody titre to factor VIII, 30% due to uncontrolled bleeding, 25% due to no response to factor VIII and 5% received Emicizumab without receiving Factor VIII. 65% of patient had no side effects, 35% had mild skin rash after treatment. 20% experienced serious conditions, including accidents and adenoidectomy operations. Patients visits decreased from three to two visits per month after emicizumab treatment. Conclusion: Emicizumab, a safe, effective treatment hemophilia, has no side effects, but common symptoms include mild bruises and a history of serious conditions.
 
 

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10.21608/azjp.2025.420643

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Emicizumab, Hemophilia A inhibitors, children

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Mostafa Abd El Azeem Hassan Ahmed, Mohammed Abo-Alwafa Aladawy

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Mohamed Ahmad Younes, Mohammad M. Abolfotoh, Amna Ahmed Hammam

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28

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2025-04-01

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2025-04-05

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2025-04-01

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1110-7774

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3009-7770

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Al-Azhar Journal of Pediatrics

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Role of Emicizumab Therapy in treatment of Children with Hemophilia A Inhibitors

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09 Apr 2025