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Catastrophic Antiphospholipid Syndrome Presented With Sudden Renal Failure and History of Long-Lasting Psychosis and Hypertension in a 42 Years Old Women Publisher



Mardani S1 ; Nasri H2
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Source: Journal of Nephropathology Published:2013


Abstract

Implication for health policy/practice/research/medical education: The catastrophic variant of the antiphospholipid syndrome (CASP) is defined as a potential life-threatening variant of antiphospholipid syndrome (APS), which is characterized by multiple small-vessel thrombosis that can lead to organ failure especially renal deterioration. This vaso-occlusive nephropathy mainly affects arterioles, interlobular arteries and glomerular tufts. However, interstitial area and tubules maybe subsequently involved. © 2013, Society of Diabetic Nephropathy Prevention. All rights reserved.
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