Antiphospholipid Antibody Syndrome: A Case Report.
- Author:
Kang Ho KIM
1
;
Dea Young HONG
;
Ji Hye KIM
;
Jun Sig KIM
;
Ah Jin KIM
;
Seung Baik HAN
Author Information
1. Department of Emergency Medicine, College of Medicine, Inha University, Incheon, Korea. LIFSAV@inha.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Seizure;
Antiphospholipid antibody syndrome;
SLE
- MeSH:
Antibodies, Antiphospholipid*;
Antiphospholipid Syndrome*;
Autoantibodies;
Autoimmune Diseases;
Brain;
Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic;
Seizures
- From:Journal of the Korean Society of Emergency Medicine
2006;17(1):86-88
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Antiphospholipid antibody (APLA) syndrome, which is presented by seizure, is uncommon. Most seizures in APLA syndrome are associated with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) or other autoimmune diseases. Its pathophysiology is not clear; however, many authorities suggest that autoantibodies related to APLA syndrome are related to an ischemic change in the brain. We experienced a man with APLA syndrome, who presented with a seizure, but he had no evidence of an ischemic change in the brain. He underwent conservative management for 2 weeks and was discharged. He was admitted twice due to seizure. One year later, he had a cerebrovascular attack and was hospitalized.
