Splenic infarction. A new thrombotic manifestation of the circulating lupus anticoagulant.

Abstract

Thrombotic events are occasionally associated with circulating lupus anticoagulant and may take a variety of clinical forms. The authors report a thrombotic manifestation, spontaneous isolated splenic infarction that occurred in a young man with circulating lupus anticoagulant.

• Authors: T P Obarski, J K Stoller, C Weinstein, S Hayden
• Journal: Cleveland Clinic journal of medicine (Cleve Clin J Med) 1989 Mar-Apr Vol. 56 Issue 2 Pg. 174-6 ISSN: 0891-1150 [Print] United States
• PMID: 2499427 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Blood Coagulation Factors
• Lupus Coagulation Inhibitor

Topics

• Adult
• Blood Coagulation Factors (immunology)
• Humans
• Lupus Coagulation Inhibitor
• Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic (blood)
• Male
• Splenic Infarction (blood, etiology)