In absentia: lupus-like nephritis with seronegative antiphospholipid syndrome
Although the patient had signs and symptoms of autoimmune disease, the definitive autoantibodies were not found during serologic testing. A 56-year-old woman presented with nephrotic syndrome, lethargy, and a rash. Recently, after a long-haul flight, she was diagnosed with bilateral pulmonary emboli and was being treated with warfarin. She had no history of other thromboses, emboli, or miscarriages.
Source: The American Journal of Medicine - Category: Journals (General) Authors: Ruaraidh F. Stewart, Christopher O.C. Bellamy, David C. Kluth, Neeraj Dhaun Tags: Diagnostic Dilemma Source Type: research
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