A case of cerebral infarction associated with positive antiphospholipid antibody in a systemic lupus patient

Antiphospholipid antibody syndrome is a newly-defined clinical entity of arterial thrombosis, venous thrombotic events, recurrent spontaneous abortion and thrombocytopenia in the presence of antiphospholipid antibodies. We have experienced a 23-year-old male SLE patient with positive anticardiolipin...

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Published in:The Korean journal of internal medicine 1994, Vol.9 (1), p.43-47
Main Authors: Jo, E R, Shin, H J, Seo, J H, Lee, S H, Song, G G, Pyo, H J
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Antibodies, Anticardiolipin - analysis
Case Report
Cerebral Infarction - immunology
Humans
Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic - immunology
Male
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Summary:Antiphospholipid antibody syndrome is a newly-defined clinical entity of arterial thrombosis, venous thrombotic events, recurrent spontaneous abortion and thrombocytopenia in the presence of antiphospholipid antibodies. We have experienced a 23-year-old male SLE patient with positive anticardiolipin antibody who presented with left hemiparesis and paresthesia. The clinical and laboratory findings were compatible with the criteria for SLE and he was found to have anticardiolipin antibody, thrombocytopenia, prolonged partial thromboplastin time and cerebral thrombosis. Initially, he was treated with high dose steroid and warfarin and now he is being followed up with warfarin and steroid.
ISSN:1226-3303
2005-6648
DOI:10.3904/kjim.1994.9.1.43