A Case of Catastrophic Antiphospholipid Syndrome with Acute Multiorgan Thrombosis and Concerns for Re-Emergence
Sushmita Mittal,
Fizah S. Chaudhary,
Tun Tun Aung
et al.
Abstract:Patient: Female, 59-year-old
Final Diagnosis: Catastrophic antiphospholipid syndrome (CAPS)
Symptoms: Altered mental status • extremity weakness
Clinical Procedure: Renal biopsy
Specialty: Rheumatology
Objective:
Rare disease
Background:
Catastrophic antiphospholipid syndrome (CAPS) is a rare, life-threatening form of antiphospholipid syndrome characterized by widespread thrombotic complications leading to mul… Show more
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