Antiphospholipid antibody syndrome: an unusual cause of stroke in a 22-year-old female.
Publication/Presentation Date
1-1-1995
Abstract
A 22-year-old female presented to the Emergency Department after the acute onset of left hemiparesis. Marked prolongation of the partial thromboplastin time, mild thrombocytopenia, a history of syphilis, and recent spontaneous abortion suggested the diagnosis of antiphospholipid antibody syndrome, an unusual cause of ischemic stroke. This case illustrates the clinical and laboratory features of this uncommon disorder.
Volume
13
Issue
4
First Page
485
Last Page
488
ISSN
0736-4679
Published In/Presented At
Vassalluzzo, C. J., McGee, D. L., & Glynn, M. J. (1995). Antiphospholipid antibody syndrome: an unusual cause of stroke in a 22-year-old female. The Journal of emergency medicine, 13(4), 485–488. https://doi.org/10.1016/0736-4679(95)80005-0
Disciplines
Business Administration, Management, and Operations | Health and Medical Administration | Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods
PubMedID
7594366
Department(s)
Administration and Leadership
Document Type
Article