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Recognition of Epidermal Transglutaminase by IgA and Tissue Transglutaminase 2 Antibodies in a Rare Case of Rhesus Dermatitis
Published on: December 15, 2011
Antiphospholipid antibody syndrome secondary to trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole
Jonathan I Silverberg1, Henry J Votava, Barry L Smith
1Department of Dermatology, St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital and Beth Israel Medical Centers, New York, NY 10025, USA. JonathanlSilverberg@gmail.com
Abstract:
Antiphospholipid antibody syndrome (APS) results from autoantibodies to cell surface phospholipids or phospholipid-binding proteins resulting in clotting anomalies and can have devastating sequelae, including stroke, deep venous thrombosis, pulmonary embolism, and recurrent spontaneous abortions. However, cutaneous manifestations are the first sign of APS in up to 41% of patients. We present a case report of APS that developed several days after taking trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole. The clinical and pathological features of this unique presentation, differential diagnoses, and treatments are discussed.
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