Primary antiphospholipid syndrome presenting as complicated Henoch-Schönlein purpura.
A child showing signs of Henoch-Schönlein purpura developed a right tibiofibular vascular thrombosis. Antiphospholipid antibody tests were positive for both lupus anticoagulant and anticardiolipin antibodies. This suggests that an antiphospholipid syndrome should be considered in cases of Henoch-Schönlein purpura and antiphospholipid antibodies should be measured to determine whether prophylactic antithrombotic measures are needed to prevent thrombotic manifestations.
Monastiri
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K
Department of Pediatrics, Farhat Hached Hospital, Sousse, Tunisia Laboratory of Hematology, Farhat Hached Hospital, USA. kmonastiri@lycos.com
Selmi
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H
Tabarki
B
B
Yacoub
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M
Mahjoub
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T
Essoussi
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D000671:Amputation, Surgical; D016736:Antiphospholipid Syndrome / Q000150:complications* / Q000601:surgery; D002648:Child; D005263:Femoral Artery; D006801:Humans; D011695:IgA Vasculitis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D013927:Thrombosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery