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Primary antiphospholipid syndrome. A case report

M Arthurs1, O S Morgan, K deCeulaer

  • 1Department of Medicine, U.W.I., Jamaica.

The West Indian Medical Journal
|March 1, 1994
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This case study details primary antiphospholipid syndrome (PAPS) in a young Jamaican woman. Early diagnosis of PAPS is crucial for preventing serious vascular events and pregnancy complications.

Area of Science:

  • Rheumatology
  • Obstetrics
  • Hematology

Background:

  • Primary antiphospholipid syndrome (PAPS) is an autoimmune disorder characterized by recurrent thrombosis or pregnancy morbidity in the presence of antiphospholipid antibodies.
  • Diagnosis can be challenging, especially in the absence of features of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE).

Observation:

  • A 21-year-old Jamaican female presented with recurrent abortions, thrombocytopenia, and neurological complications.
  • Lupus anticoagulant positivity was confirmed, but other SLE features were absent.

Findings:

  • The patient's clinical presentation and laboratory findings were consistent with primary antiphospholipid syndrome.
  • The case highlights the diagnostic difficulties and clinical manifestations of PAPS.

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Implications:

  • Recognition and timely diagnosis of PAPS are vital for effective management.
  • Preventing vascular events and fetal wastage in patients with PAPS is a key clinical objective.