Dancing with disorder: chorea – an unusual and neglected manifestation of antiphospholipid syndrome

• Published in: Lupus science & medicine Vol. 11; no. 2; p. e001332
• Main Authors: Hu, Shikai, Zhou, Yangzhong, Li, Mengtao, Zeng, Xiaofeng, Zhao, Jiuliang
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: England Lupus Foundation of America 01.10.2024; BMJ Publishing Group LTD; BMJ Publishing Group
• Subjects: Adolescent; Adult; Antibodies; Antibodies, Antiphospholipid; Antibodies, Antiphospholipid - blood; Antibodies, Antiphospholipid - immunology; Anticoagulants; Antiphospholipid Syndrome; Antiphospholipid Syndrome - complications; Autoimmune Diseases; Cardiovascular disease; Case reports; Child; Chorea - drug therapy; Chorea - etiology; Chorea - physiopathology; Epidemiology and Outcomes; Female; Glycoproteins; Hemorrhage; Humans; Laboratories; Male; Middle Aged; Obstetrics; Original Research; Patients; Rheumatology; Statistical analysis; Thrombocytopenia; Thrombosis; Variables; Young Adult; Antiphospholipid Syndrome; Autoimmune Diseases; Antibodies, Antiphospholipid

ObjectivesChorea, characterised by involuntary, irregular movements, is a rare neurological manifestation of antiphospholipid syndrome (APS). The specific clinical features remain unclear. This study aimed to summarise the available evidence on antiphospholipid antibody (aPL)-associated chorea.Metho...