Antiphospholipid syndrome leading to venous brain thrombosis in an elderly patient
We report a case of an elderly woman with past history of thrombosis and miscarriages who developed severe brain parenchymal hemorrhage and extensive thrombosis of the superior sagittal sinus due to APS. This case emphasizes that, although rare, APS may be diagnosed in elderly individuals and require effective anticoagulation.
Source: Journal of Clinical Gerontology and Geriatrics - Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research
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