Transient low levels of antibodies at initial presentation of primary anti-phospholipid syndrome.
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ABSTRACT
We present, herein, a case of venous thrombosis who was lupus anticoagulant negative and had low levels of anticardiolipin antibodies at the time of initial presentation. A definite diagnosis of antiphospholipid syndrome (APS) could be made only when repeat testing, six months later, revealed a dramatic rise of these antibodies.
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Main subject:
Time Factors
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Female
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Humans
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Antiphospholipid Syndrome
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Antibodies, Anticardiolipin
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Adult
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Venous Thrombosis
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Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic
Language:
English
Year:
2003
Type:
Article
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