Imaging of the haemorrhagic complications of the haemophilias

Abstract

Haemorrhage 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.New Zealand College of Radiologists. © 2009 The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists.