title: Reversal of thrombocytopenia following oral anticoagulation in two patients with primary antiphospholipid syndrome.
abstract: We report on two patients with the primary antiphospholipid syndrome who had significant thrombocytopenia. In both patients platelet number improved soon after initiation of oral anticoagulation. Possible mechanisms for the resolution of thrombocytopenia are discussed.
authors: Lupus Research Unit, Rayne Institute, St Thomas' Hospital, London, UK.
authors: P R
authors: PR
authors: Ames
authors: G
authors: G
authors: Orefice
authors: V
authors: V
authors: Brancaccio
mesh_terms: D000284:Administration, Oral; D000328:Adult; D000925:Anticoagulants / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D016736:Antiphospholipid Syndrome / Q000150:complications*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D010976:Platelet Count; D013921:Thrombocytopenia / Q000150:complications / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000276:immunology
chemical_list: D000925:Anticoagulants