Imaging of the haemorrhagic complications of the haemophilias

Abstract

SummaryHaemorrhage is the main manifestation of the haemophilias. Although acute haemorrhages can be life threatening, especially if involving the central nervous system, repeated haemorrhages involving the musculoskeletal system lead to two conditions unique to patients with haemophilias. This pictorial essay reviews the typical imaging appearances of haemorrhages and consequences in those with haemophilias, with particular emphasis on haemophilic arthropathy and pseudotumours.

Emergency Management of Hemophilia

“…The proper application of these imaging techniques is beyond the scope of this chapter. Constantine et al have recently provided a comprehensive review of hemophilia-specific imaging including that for CNS-associated bleeding [4].…”