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Antiphospholipid antibody syndrome: a case study
G Hilton1, E R Revese, M D Madayag
1San Francisco General Hospital, California 94110.
Abstract:
Antiphospholipid antibody syndrome includes a spectrum of autoantibody reactions associated with vascular thrombosis, thrombocytopenia and recurrent fetal loss. Neurologic manifestations include strokes, transient ischemic attacks and multi-infarct dementia. Treatment involves prolonged anticoagulation, and prognosis is poor. A case study of a 21-year-old female with antiphospholipid antibody syndrome is provided.