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[Catastrophic antiphospholipid syndrome].

M. Wislowska

2015Wiadomosci Lekarskie

DOI: 10.1155/2016/4161439

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In the last 10 years, the mortality in this disease decreased from 50% to 30% with simultaneous treatment with anticoagulants, corticosteroids, plasmapheresis and immunoglobulins.

Abstract

This paper reports one case of successfully treated patients suffering from a rare entity, the catastrophic antiphospholipid syndrome (CAPS). Management of this patient is discussed in detail.

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WISLOWSKA, M. [Catastrophic antiphospholipid syndrome]. Wiadomosci Lekarskie, 2015, 68 3: 271–3.