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Lupus anticoagulant.

M D Creagh1, M Greaves

  • 1Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Sheffield, UK.

Blood Reviews
|September 1, 1991
PubMed
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Acquired antiphospholipid antibodies are linked to blood clots and pregnancy loss. Reliable detection requires combining coagulation and immunological tests for accurate diagnosis and treatment guidance.

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Area of Science:

  • Hematology
  • Immunology
  • Obstetrics

Background:

  • Acquired antibodies to phospholipids are detected via phospholipid-dependent coagulation tests (lupus anticoagulant) and immunological assays.
  • These antibodies, initially found in systemic lupus erythematosus patients, are now recognized in various diseases, notably associated with thromboembolism and recurrent fetal loss.
  • They can also be present in healthy individuals, indicating a complex clinical relevance.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the significance of acquired antiphospholipid antibodies in clinical and laboratory hematology.
  • To emphasize the necessity of a combined diagnostic approach for reliable detection.
  • To discuss the clinical associations and potential therapeutic implications of these antibodies.

Main Methods:

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  • In vitro detection using phospholipid-dependent coagulation tests.
  • Immunological assays for antibody detection.
  • Review of clinical associations with thromboembolism and recurrent fetal loss.

Main Results:

  • Acquired antiphospholipid antibodies are a heterogeneous group requiring combined detection methods.
  • These antibodies are associated with increased risk of thromboembolism and recurrent fetal loss.
  • Their presence may influence therapeutic decisions in affected individuals.

Conclusions:

  • Reliable detection of antiphospholipid antibodies necessitates a combined approach.
  • Understanding these antibodies is crucial for managing thromboembolism and recurrent fetal loss.
  • Further research is needed to define the optimal management strategies.