Open AccessErythrocytosis, embolism in a woman with antiphospholipid antibodies: A diagnostic challenge
Author(s) -
Siddiqa Ayesha,
Haider Asim,
Mehmood Maham,
Hanif Ahmad
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
clinical case reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.21
H-Index - 9
ISSN - 2050-0904
DOI - 10.1002/ccr3.3965
Subject(s) - medicine , multiorgan failure , catastrophic antiphospholipid syndrome , pulmonary embolism , antiphospholipid syndrome , intensive care medicine , embolism , venous thromboembolism , thrombosis , surgery
Systemic thromboembolism, along with acute multiorgan failure, should raise clinical suspicion for CAPS. Timely management, even in suspected cases, can have a significant impact on mortality.