Anti-phospholipid syndrome in Nigeria: report of five cases.
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چکیده
Five cases of secondary anti-phospholipid syndrome (APS) are presented and literature reviewed. Pregnancy loss was the most common presentation but neurologic manifestations are also seen. IgG ACA was more commonly seen than IgM ACA. Although APS has been infrequently reported in black Africans, an awareness of this condition is needed especially among females with previous recurrent pregnancy losses.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- East African medical journal
دوره 86 2 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2009