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What is antiphospholipid syndrome?

Doruk Erkan1, Michael D Lockshin

  • 1Department of Rheumatolopgy, Hospital for Special Surgery, 535 E 70th Street, New York, NY 10021, USA. derkan@pol.net

Current Rheumatology Reports
|November 6, 2004
PubMed
Summary

Antiphospholipid syndrome (APS) involves blood clots and pregnancy issues in those with antiphospholipid antibodies (aPL). Current definitions are debated, highlighting the need for clearer understanding and research into APS causes and treatments.

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Area of Science:

  • Rheumatology
  • Immunology
  • Vascular Medicine

Background:

  • Antiphospholipid syndrome (APS) is characterized by vascular thrombosis and/or pregnancy morbidity in individuals with antiphospholipid antibodies (aPL).
  • The precise etiopathogenesis of APS remains unclear, contributing to a lack of a single, unambiguous definition.
  • The heterogeneity of aPL and their related clinical manifestations further complicates diagnostic criteria.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe a structured approach to understanding Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APS).
  • To discuss existing controversies surrounding the definition and diagnosis of APS.
  • To offer nuanced descriptions of APS, acknowledging its autoimmune nature and diagnostic challenges.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review and synthesis of current understanding of APS.
  • Analysis of the spectrum of clinical manifestations associated with aPL.
  • Discussion of diagnostic criteria and the role of aPL in clinical outcomes.

Main Results:

  • APS is presented as an autoimmune systemic disease with diverse clinical manifestations, predominantly thrombotic.
  • The study addresses the concern that APS may be overdiagnosed when aPL are present without a proven causal link to clinical events.
  • APS is characterized as a disease of controversy, necessitating further research into its etiology and mechanisms.

Conclusions:

  • A clear, universally accepted definition of APS is currently lacking.
  • Further research, including risk-stratified controlled clinical studies, is essential to clarify the etiology and mechanisms of APS.
  • A structured approach is proposed to navigate the complexities of APS diagnosis and management.

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