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This study aims to describe a case of a 17-year-old girl with moderate HA, investigating the mechanisms of her condition and the genetic basis within her family.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title><jats:p>We conducted coagulation tests and bleeding assessments to evaluate her bleeding phenotype. Molecular genetic examinations, karyotype analysis, X-chromosome inactivation testing, and targeted bioinformatic analysis were used to identify potential genetic etiologies.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Results<\/jats:title><jats:p>The proband exhibited a severe bleeding phenotype and was found to be a heterozygous carrier of an intron 22 inversion (Inv22) with a normal chromosomal karyotype. No other hemostatic defects were identified through whole exome sequencing. The proband\u2019s mother and monozygotic twin sister are also Inv22 carriers, yet remain asymptomatic with normal FVIII activity. X-chromosome inactivation experiments revealed unbalanced inactivation in the proband, leading to the silencing of the healthy X copy. Notably, several novel X-linked gene mutations (SHROOM2, RPGR, VCX3B, GAGE, GCNA, ZNF280C, CT45A, and XK) were identified in the proband compared to her monozygotic twin sister, though their impact on X-chromosome inactivation remains unclear.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title><jats:p>Our findings suggest that the proband\u2019s bleeding phenotype results from unbalanced X-chromosome inactivation. 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