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Vasculitis associated with antiphospholipid syndrome

D K Norden1, B E Ostrov, A B Shafritz

  • 1Division of Rheumatology and Geriatrics, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, USA.

Seminars in Arthritis and Rheumatism
|February 1, 1995
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Antiphospholipid antibody syndrome (APLS) can coexist with vasculitis, presenting complex diagnostic and treatment challenges. Further research is needed to clarify the relationship and optimize care for these patients.

Area of Science:

  • Immunology
  • Rheumatology
  • Vascular Medicine

Background:

  • Antiphospholipid antibody syndrome (APLS) is characterized by recurrent thrombotic events or pregnancy morbidity.
  • The underlying vascular pathophysiology in APLS remains incompletely understood, with descriptions ranging from vasculopathy to vasculitis.

Observation:

  • Two male patients, aged 42 and 39, presented with symptoms including abdominal pain, fevers, and testicular pain.
  • Both patients were diagnosed with polyarteritis nodosa concurrently with antiphospholipid antibody syndrome.

Findings:

  • The study highlights the co-occurrence of vasculitis, specifically polyarteritis nodosa, in patients with APLS.
  • Complex clinical courses and diagnostic difficulties were encountered in managing these patients.

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Implications:

  • The findings suggest a potential link between antiphospholipid antibodies and the development of vasculitis, or vice versa.
  • Further investigation is crucial to elucidate this relationship and establish optimal therapeutic strategies for APLS patients with vasculitis.