[Antiphospholipid syndrome and changes in the eye]

Klin Oczna. 2005;107(1-3):143-6.
[Article in Polish]

Abstract

Antiphospholipid syndrome (APS) is one of the most often secondary thrombophilic state, characterized by recurrent arterial and venous thrombosis, recurrent pregnancy loss, and the presence of circulating antiphospholipid antibodies. Ophthalmologic features are present in 15-88% of the patient with primary APS. In this article pathogenesis and clinical picture, especially ocular complications are presented.

Publication types

  • English Abstract
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Abortion, Habitual / etiology
  • Antibodies, Antiphospholipid / blood*
  • Antiphospholipid Syndrome / complications*
  • Antiphospholipid Syndrome / immunology
  • Eye Diseases / etiology*
  • Eye Diseases / immunology
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Pregnancy
  • Thrombosis / etiology

Substances

  • Antibodies, Antiphospholipid