Retinal ischemia as the first manifestation of antiphospholipid antibody syndrome

ABSTRACT Antiphospholipid antibody syndrome (APS) is characterized by the development of venous and/or arterial thrombosis and by gestational morbidity (recurrent fetal losses) in the presence of antiphospholipid antibodies. We report the case of a 38-year-old woman who was diagnosed with primary AP...

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Published in:	Revista Brasileira de Oftalmologia Vol. 80; no. 1; pp. 56 - 58
Main Authors:	Ribeiro, Giovanna Maria Oliveira, Velano, Carlos Eduardo Engel, Ribeiro, Cleiton Cardoso, Ribeiro, Flávia Beatriz de Andrade Oliveira
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Sociedade Brasileira de Oftalmologia 2021
Subjects:	Antibodies, anticardiolipin Antiphospholipid syndrome Autoantibodies Ischemia Retina Thrombosis
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Summary:	ABSTRACT Antiphospholipid antibody syndrome (APS) is characterized by the development of venous and/or arterial thrombosis and by gestational morbidity (recurrent fetal losses) in the presence of antiphospholipid antibodies. We report the case of a 38-year-old woman who was diagnosed with primary APS from thromboembolic abnormalities in the retinal periphery that led to retinal ischemia. The aim of this study is to share with physicians and medical undergraduates an atypical manifestation of the syndrome that is the most common acquired thrombophilia, that should be part of the diagnostic routine of all clinical specialties.
ISSN:	0034-7280 1982-8551
DOI:	10.5935/0034-7280.20210010