Antiphospholipid syndrome Flashcards
1
Q
Define + characteristics
A
Predisposition to antibodies against phospholipids
Thrombocytopenia Recurrent miscarriages Headaches Livedo reticularis Venous/arterial thrombosis
2
Q
Inv findings
A
Increased APTT
3
Q
Which systemic disorder is this associated with?
A
Associated with SLE