title: A patient with bipolar disorder and antiphospholipid syndrome.
abstract: Antiphospholipidsyndrome (APS) is an autoimmune disorder which causes a hyper-coagulable state characterized by recurrent thrombosis. It has a diverse range of central nervous system manifestations. We describe a case of a 61 year old man with bipolar disorder and APS, and we compare this to a previously reported case. Additionally, we reviewed literature regarding APS-related markers and the relationship of APS to other psychiatric and neurologic illnesses. We discuss possible mechanisms for an association between APS and bipolar disorder. We encourage clinicians to be aware of this possible relationship and have proposed research strategies.
authors.affiliation: Department of Psychiatry, Weill Medical College of Cornell University, New York Presbyterian Hospital, New York, NY 10605, USA. jia9010@med.cornell.edu
authors.forename: Jimmy N
authors.initials: JN
authors.lastname: Avari
authors.forename: Robert C
authors.initials: RC
authors.lastname: Young
mesh_terms: D017152:Antibodies, Antiphospholipid / Q000097:blood; D016736:Antiphospholipid Syndrome / Q000150:complications* / Q000523:psychology; D001714:Bipolar Disorder / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D013927:Thrombosis / Q000150:complications
chemical_list: D017152:Antibodies, Antiphospholipid