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Tag: Antiphospholipid antibodies

  • Acrocyanosis

    Case Presentation A 28-year-old woman presents with progressive painless reddish-purple discoloration of both feet over one year. Symptoms started one year prior when she noticed that the creases of her toes were somewhat more purplish discolored.

  • Blue Feet (Acrocyanosis)

    A 34-year-old woman presents with worsening painless reddish-purple discoloration of both feet.  Symptoms started one year ago when she noticed that the creases of her toes were somewhat more purplish discolored.

  • Pregnancy Loss and Clotting Disorders

    How common is pregnancy loss? What are the causes? Pregnancy loss (= miscarriage) in the general population is common. Most losses occur in the first trimester. As many as 5 % of women have 2 or more early losses; 1-2 % have 3 or more early losses [ref 1]. Well established risk factors for pregnancy…