Massive pulmonary embolism secondary to anticardiolipin antibody syndrome

Indian J Chest Dis Allied Sci. 2007 Jan-Mar;49(1):53-5.

Abstract

Antiphospholipid antibody syndrome, also known as Hughes syndrome, is a hypercoagulable disorder that increases the risk of recurrent vascular thrombosis. We present a case of 26-year-old female who developed massive bilateral pulmonary emboli after being started on oral contraceptive pills. Further work-up of the patient revealed that she had anticardiolipin antibody syndrome and the thrombotic event was precipitated by oral contraceptive pills.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Antiphospholipid Syndrome / complications*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Pulmonary Embolism / etiology*