antiphospholipid
Medical Uiversity of South Carolina  
http://www.musc.edu



The antiphospholipid antibody can be both an acquired as well as a rare inherited disorder.  The diagnosis and management of this thrombotic and autoimmune disease is a major challenge. The references below highlight many of the clinical and laboratory issue for this clinicopathologic disorder.

Study Questions

What are the criteria used to establish a dx of APL syndrome ?
Why do these antibodies induce thrombosis ?
How does Plaquenil inhibit thrombosis ?
How should arterial thrombosis be treated ?
What is a lupus anticoagulant ?
Latest randomized control study:
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