Primary Antiphospholipid Syndrome Presenting as Bell Palsy without Cerebral Arterial Thrombosis.
10.3904/kjm.2017.92.2.219
- Author:
Bo Young KIM
1
;
Jon Woon CHAE
;
Hyun Sook KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Internal Medicine, Gangneung Asan Hospital, Gangneung, Korea.
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Antiphospholipid syndrome;
Bell palsy
- MeSH:
Antibodies, Antiphospholipid;
Anticoagulants;
Antiphospholipid Syndrome*;
Bell Palsy*;
Humans;
Neurologic Manifestations;
Thrombosis*
- From:Korean Journal of Medicine
2017;92(2):219-223
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Antiphospholipid syndrome (APS) is an autoimmune disorder characterized by the presence of antiphospholipid antibodies with vascular thrombosis or increasing pregnancy-related morbidity. The risk of thrombotic events, including cerebral arterial thrombosis, is increased in patients who test positive for lupus anticoagulants. The presentation of neurologic symptoms without a cerebral thromboembolic event is rarely reported in APS. Here, we report a case of primary APS presenting as Bell palsy without cerebral arterial thrombosis. After administration of an anti-viral agent and high-dose steroid therapy, the patient successfully recovered without neurologic complications.
