Could Frida Kahlo have had antiphospholipid syndrome?

Frida Kahlo's medical history shows sequelae of polio, a severe traumatic event that caused multiple fractures and a penetrating pelvic injury, as well as a history of countless surgeries. In her biographical accounts and her works, chronic disabling pain always appears for long periods. Beside...

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Published in:Reumatología clinica (Barcelona) 2022-02, Vol.18 (2), p.65-68
Main Authors: Morales Torres, Jorge, Aceves, Francisco Javier, Amigo Castañeda, Mary Carmen, Hernández Cuevas, Claudia Berenice
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Antiphospholipid syndrome
Antiphospholipid Syndrome - complications
Female
Fractures, Multiple
Frida Kahlo
Humans
Leg
Síndrome antifosfolipídico
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Summary:Frida Kahlo's medical history shows sequelae of polio, a severe traumatic event that caused multiple fractures and a penetrating pelvic injury, as well as a history of countless surgeries. In her biographical accounts and her works, chronic disabling pain always appears for long periods. Besides, a chronic foot ulcer, gangrene that required amputation of the right leg, a history of abortions, and a positive Wasserman reaction suggest that the artist could have suffered from antiphospholipid antibody syndrome (APS). La historia clínica de Frida Kahlo muestra secuelas de polio, un evento traumático grave que causó múltiples fracturas y una lesión penetrante de pelvis, así como historia de incontables cirugías. En sus recuentos biográficos y en sus obras, siempre aparece dolor crónico incapacitante por largos periodos. Además, una úlcera crónica del pie, gangrena que requirió la amputación de la pierna derecha, la historia de abortos y una reacción de Wasserman positiva sugieren que la artista podría haber padecido síndrome antifosfolipídico (SAF).
ISSN:2173-5743
2173-5743
DOI:10.1016/j.reumae.2020.07.013