Portal thrombosis in antiphospholipid syndrome: Case report

Portal thrombosis in antiphospholipid syndrome: Case report

Antiphospholipid syndrome (APS) is a systemic autoimmune disorder characterized by arterial, venous, or small vessel thrombosis and recurrent early pregnancy loss, fetal loss, or pregnancy morbidity in the context of persistent antiphospholipid antibodies. Characterized by the development of multipl...

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Main Authors: Elkin J. Pelaes Cruz, Yomayra S. Chigne Castro, Wagner B. Rios Pereda, Yran E. Rebaza Castillo, Magaly del Pilar Rodríguez Raza, Brooke M. Rodríguez Cárdenas, Camilo F. Peña-Quispe
Format: Article
Language:Spanish
Published: Universidad Ricardo Palma 2022-10-01
Series:Revista de la Facultad de Medicina Humana
Subjects:
antiphospholipid syndrome
venous thrombosis
antibodies
antiphospholipid
Online Access:http://revistas.urp.edu.pe/index.php/RFMH/article/view/4746
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Summary:Antiphospholipid syndrome (APS) is a systemic autoimmune disorder characterized by arterial, venous, or small vessel thrombosis and recurrent early pregnancy loss, fetal loss, or pregnancy morbidity in the context of persistent antiphospholipid antibodies. Characterized by the development of multiple thrombotic manifestations, simultaneously or within a short period of time; being portal vein thrombosis (DVT) a rare and serious clinical manifestation and a predictor of poor prognosis.The case of an elderly patient with abdominal pain and portal vein thrombosis associated with APS with antithrombotic treatment and analgesics of favorable evolution is presented.
ISSN:1814-5469
2308-0531

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