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## Abstract The association of primary anetoderma (PA) with antiphospholipid antibodies (APAs; with or without criteria of primary antiphospholipid syndrome) has been observed repeatedly and a possible pathogenic significance of this asssociation has been hypothesized. We report the case of a 21‐year‐old‐woman who developed anetodermic lesions on her upper trunk and arms. The presence of APAs was demonstrated, but no diagnostic criteria of systemic lupus erythematosus were present. A review of the literature disclosed 20 previously reported patients presenting this peculiar association. Thrombotic phenomena, represented by spontaneous abortions or venous thrombosis, are a frequent complication in this setting. Taking these observations into account a systematic search for APAs in patients with PA seems advisable.

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Author

J Romaní; F Pérez; M Llobet; M Planagumá; RM Pujol

Publisher

John Wiley and Sons; Wiley (Blackwell Publishing); Wiley-Blackwell; Wiley (ISSN 0926-9959)

Published

2001

Language

EN

Field

Medicine (Health Sciences)