Korean J Dermatol.
2000 Oct;38(10):1358-1361.
A Case of Antiphospholipid Syndrome in A Patient with Leg Ulcer and Previous History of Deep Vein Thrombosis
- Affiliations
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- 1Department of Dermatology, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea.
Abstract
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The antiphospholipid syndrome is a multiple-system disorder characterized by persistently elevated antiphospholipid antibodies and/or arterial or venous thrombosis, thrombocytopenia, or recurrent spontaneous abortion. Various cutaneous manifestations have been associated with this disease and may be the first sign of the underlying problem. We report a case of antiphospholipid syndrome with cutaneous ulcer on the left calf of a 21-year-old woman, who has been treated with deep vein thrombosis.