Catastrophic antiphospholipid syndrome complicating orthotopic liver transplantation

Catastrophic antiphospholipid syndrome (CAPS) is an acutely devastating situation characterized by widespread thrombotic microangiopathy in the presence of elevated titers of antiphospholipid antibodies. We describe a 57-year old woman who underwent liver transplantation for primary sclerosing chola...

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Published in:Lupus 2003-01, Vol.12 (2), p.140-143
Main Authors: Villamil, A, Sorkin, E, Basta, M C, Mysler, E, Macias, S, Pekolj, J, Ciardullo, M, Eleta, F, de Santibañes, E, Allievi, A, Gadano, A
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Language:English
Subjects:
Antiphospholipid Syndrome - etiology
Cholangitis, Sclerosing - surgery
Female
Humans
Liver Transplantation - adverse effects
Middle Aged
Postoperative Complications
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Summary:Catastrophic antiphospholipid syndrome (CAPS) is an acutely devastating situation characterized by widespread thrombotic microangiopathy in the presence of elevated titers of antiphospholipid antibodies. We describe a 57-year old woman who underwent liver transplantation for primary sclerosing cholangitis and developed this malignant variant of the antiphospholipid syndrome.
ISSN:0961-2033
1477-0962
DOI:10.1191/0961203303lu278cr