Transient low levels of antibodies at initial presentation of primary anti-phospholipid syndrome

J Assoc Physicians India. 2003 Jul:51:722-3.

Abstract

We present, herein, a case of venous thrombosis who was lupus anticoagulant negative and had low levels of anticardiolipin antibodies at the time of initial presentation. A definite diagnosis of antiphospholipid syndrome (APS) could be made only when repeat testing, six months later, revealed a dramatic rise of these antibodies.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Antibodies, Anticardiolipin / blood*
  • Antiphospholipid Syndrome / diagnosis
  • Antiphospholipid Syndrome / immunology*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic / diagnosis
  • Time Factors
  • Venous Thrombosis / immunology*

Substances

  • Antibodies, Anticardiolipin