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Catastrophic antiphospholipid syndrome (CAPS) is an unusual form of presentation of antiphospholipid syndrome with a poor prognosis, so early diagnosis and treatment are necessary. We report a patient who had gangrene as the initial manifestation of CAPS.
Key words:
Catastrophic antiphospholipid syndrome
Gangrene
Early diagnosis and treatment
El síndrome de anticuerpos antifosfolipídicos catastrófico (SAAFC) es una forma rara de presentación del síndrome de anticuerpos antifosfolipídicos, de mal pronóstico, por lo que son necesarios un diagnóstico y un tratamiento precoces. Presentamos un paciente que tuvo gangrena como manifestación inicial de un SAAFC.
Palabras clave:
Síndrome de anticuerpos antifosfolipídico catastrófico
Gangrena
Diagnóstico y tratamiento precoces
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