A1 Refereed original research article in a scientific journal
Pregnancy-associated recurrent liver necrosis in patient with antiphospholipid syndrome
Authors: Ulander VM, Stefanovic V, Rinta-Kiikka I, Kaaja R
Publication year: 2006
Journal: Lupus
Journal name in source: Lupus
Journal acronym: Lupus
Volume: 15
Issue: 12
First page : 889
Last page: 91
Number of pages: 3
ISSN: 0961-2033
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1177/0961203306072385
Abstract
The presence of antiphospholipid antibodies is associated with thromboembolic events, thrombocytopenia and numerous pregnancy complications such as recurrent miscarriage, preeclampsia and HELLP syndrome. This condition is known as the antiphospholipid syndrome (APS). We describe a rare case of recurrent liver necrosis postpartum in two consecutive pregnancies of woman with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and positive antiphospholipid antibodies (aPL) who underwent complete recovery.
The presence of antiphospholipid antibodies is associated with thromboembolic events, thrombocytopenia and numerous pregnancy complications such as recurrent miscarriage, preeclampsia and HELLP syndrome. This condition is known as the antiphospholipid syndrome (APS). We describe a rare case of recurrent liver necrosis postpartum in two consecutive pregnancies of woman with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and positive antiphospholipid antibodies (aPL) who underwent complete recovery.
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