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Delayed catastrophic antiphospholipid syndrome after massive cerebral infarction
Wei Hsi Chen1, Hung Sheng Lin, Yi Fen Kao
1Neurocritical Care Unit, Department of Neurology, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital-Kaohsiung Medical Center, and School of Medicine, Chang Gung University, 123 Ta Pei Road, Niao Sung Hsiang, Kaohsiung 833, Taiwan. e49130@ms14.hinet.net
Introduction:
Catastrophic antiphospholipid syndrome (CAPS) is a life-threatening disorder urgent for aggressive treatment, and its characterized systemic thromboses and coagulopathy prompt for a rapid diagnosis.
Case Report:
A woman fell into unconsciousness two weeks after a stable course of massive cerebral ischemia was identified due to CAPS with Sjogren syndrome. Her thrombocyte count and coagulation times were was normal at initial. A high blood anti-beta(2)-glycoprotein I antibody level was found. Plasmapheresis rapidly reversed her consciousness and coagulation function.
Conclusions:
A normal hemostatic parameters should not exclude CAPS. A favorable prognosis depends on the rapidity of appropriate treatment.
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