Abstract
Antiphospholipid syndrome features not only deep vessel thrombosis but also may have cutaneous manifestations such as Raynaud phenomenon, acral necrosis, livedo reticularis, subcutaneous nodules, and leg ulcers. A 72-year-old man presented with a rapidly progressing leg ulcer. He was already on anticoagulation with warfarin due to atrial fibrillation and disclosed a history of stroke with temporary paresis of the left leg. Histopathology of a biopsy of the edge of the ulcer revealed occlusive arteriosclerosis of medium-sized arteries. Serology showed autoantibodies against cardiolipin, β2- glycoprotein I, and phosphatidylserine which led to the diagnosis of antiphospholipid syndrome. Therapy with low molecular weight heparin, dexamethasone, and azathioprine in combination with stage-adjusted wound care led to complete healing of the ulcer within 5 months.
| Translated title of the contribution | Primary antiphospholipid syndrome: Newly developed leg ulcer and history of stroke |
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| Original language | German |
| Journal | Hautarzt |
| Volume | 64 |
| Issue number | 9 |
| Pages (from-to) | 666-670 |
| Number of pages | 5 |
| ISSN | 0017-8470 |
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| Publication status | Published - 01.09.2013 |