Antiphospholipid syndrome (APS) is a disorder that manifests clinically as recurrent
venous or arterial thrombosis and/or fetal loss. It is a heterogenous disorder in
terms of clinical manifestations and range of autoantibodies, which can make the diagnosis
challenging.
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We present a dramatic case presenting acutely with features that prompted an initial
diagnosis of necrotising fasciitis (NF).Belilos E. Antiphospholipid Syndrome. Emedicine. Update on Jan. 2012 Available from: http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/333221-overview.
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References
Belilos E. Antiphospholipid Syndrome. Emedicine. Update on Jan. 2012 Available from: http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/333221-overview.
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Published online: May 28, 2012
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March 14,
2012
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© 2012 Published by Elsevier Inc.
