The anti-phospholipid antibody syndrome in a 77 year old man with digital gangrene

A 77 year old man with digital gangrene of his left hand had anti-phospholipid antibodies, the lupus anticoagulant and antcardiolipin antibodies. This patient, as far as we are aware, is the first elderly person to present in such fashion with this uncommon syndrome.

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Published in:Postgraduate medical journal 1989-11, Vol.65 (769), p.837-839
Main Authors: Roche, S. W., Niriella, D. C., O'Mahoney, A., Cayley, A. C.
Format: Article
Language:English
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Autoantibodies - analysis
Blood Coagulation Disorders - immunology
Blood Coagulation Factors - analysis
Blood Coagulation Factors - immunology
Cardiolipins - immunology
Fingers
Gangrene
Hand Dermatoses
Humans
Lupus Coagulation Inhibitor
Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic - immunology
Male
Phospholipids - immunology
Syndrome
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Summary:A 77 year old man with digital gangrene of his left hand had anti-phospholipid antibodies, the lupus anticoagulant and antcardiolipin antibodies. This patient, as far as we are aware, is the first elderly person to present in such fashion with this uncommon syndrome.
ISSN:0032-5473
1469-0756
DOI:10.1136/pgmj.65.769.837