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Could Frida Kahlo Have Had Antiphospholipid Syndrome?
Jorge Morales Torres1, Francisco Javier Aceves2, Mary Carmen Amigo Castañeda3
1Hospital Aranda de la Parra, León, GTO, Mexico; Morales Vargas Centro de Investigación, León, GTO, Mexico.
Abstract:
Frida Kahlo's medical history shows sequelae of polio, a severe traumatic event that caused multiple fractures and a penetrating pelvic injury, as well as a history of countless surgeries. In her biographical accounts and her works, chronic disabling pain always appears for long periods. Besides, a chronic foot ulcer, gangrene that required amputation of the right leg, a history of abortions, and a positive Wasserman reaction suggest that the artist could have suffered from antiphospholipid antibody syndrome (APS).