Antiphospholipid antibody syndrome secondary to trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole
Silverberg, J.I.; Votava, H.J.; Smith, B.L.
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology Jdd 11(9): 1117-1118
2012
ISSN/ISBN: 1545-9616 PMID: 23135659 Document Number: 11010
Antiphospholipid antibody syndrome (APS) results from autoantibodies to cell surface phospholipids or phospholipid-binding proteins resulting in clotting anomalies and can have devastating sequelae, including stroke, deep venous thrombosis, pulmonary embolism, and recurrent spontaneous abortions. However, cutaneous manifestations are the first sign of APS in up to 41% of patients. We present a case report of APS that developed several days after taking trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole. The clinical and pathological features of this unique presentation, differential diagnoses, and treatments are discussed.
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