Recognizing antiphospholipid syndrome. Case report: misdiagnosis delayed treatment.
Family physicians should be aware of antiphospholipid syndrome, a rare and recently described disorder, but one that can be treated successfully. Physicians should have a high degree of suspicion in patients with thrombotic symptoms if they are to detect and treat this condition early.
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Department of Family Medicine, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg.
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D000328:Adult; D016736:Antiphospholipid Syndrome / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis*; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D002542:Intracranial Embolism and Thrombosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology*; D009103:Multiple Sclerosis / Q000175:diagnosis