Catastrophic antiphospholipid syndrome triggered by trauma

We describe the first case of catastrophic antiphospholipid syndrome triggered by trauma. In contrast to reports that emphasize the devastating nature of the syndrome, our patient's course is less dramatic and more elusive. A possible pathophysiological explanation to the association of antipho...

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Published inJournal of rheumatology Vol. 26; no. 8; p. 1835
Main Authors Barak, N, Orion, Y, Cordoba, M, Mekori, Y A
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Canada 01.08.1999
Subjects
Antiphospholipid Syndrome - etiology
Antiphospholipid Syndrome - physiopathology
Female
Humans
Middle Aged
Wounds and Injuries - complications
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Summary:We describe the first case of catastrophic antiphospholipid syndrome triggered by trauma. In contrast to reports that emphasize the devastating nature of the syndrome, our patient's course is less dramatic and more elusive. A possible pathophysiological explanation to the association of antiphospholipid syndrome and trauma is discussed.
ISSN:0315-162X
1499-2752