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A unique presentation of antiphospholipid antibody syndrome in pregnancy
A P Gunasekara1, J Atherton, N McDonald
1Department of Cardiology, The Prince Charles Hospital, Rode Road, Chermside, Qld. 4032, Brisbane, Australia. athula@ausdoctors.net
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Antiphospholipid antibody syndrome (APS) can present with diverse symptoms. This case highlights a 19-year-old woman diagnosed with primary APS during her peripartum period, emphasizing its varied clinical manifestations.
Area of Science:
- Autoimmune diseases
- Reproductive immunology
- Thrombotic disorders
Background:
- Primary antiphospholipid antibody syndrome (APS) is characterized by a wide spectrum of clinical features.
- These manifestations include thrombotic events, pregnancy complications, and hematologic abnormalities.
Observation:
- A case report of a 19-year-old woman is presented.
- The diagnosis of primary APS was established in the peripartum period.
Findings:
- The case illustrates the protean nature of APS.
- Diagnosis in the peripartum period highlights a critical window for recognition.
Implications:
- Early diagnosis of APS is crucial for timely management.
- Understanding APS presentations aids in managing high-risk pregnancies.
Abstract:
Primary antiphospholipid antibody syndrome (APS) is a protean disease with many manifestations including venous and arterial thrombosis, recurrent foetal loss, preeclampsia, intrauterine growth retardation, cardiac valvular disease, glomerulonephritis, thrombocytopaenia and livedo reticularis. We report an interesting case of a 19-year-old woman where the diagnosis of primary APS was initially made in the peripartum period.
