Antiphospholipid syndrome natural history, complications and prognosis: Difference between revisions

Jump to navigation Jump to search
 
(11 intermediate revisions by the same user not shown)
Line 5: Line 5:
==Overview==
==Overview==


If left untreated, 90% of patients with antiphospholipid syndrome (APS) progress to develop recurrent [[Thrombosis|thrombotic]] or [[Thrombosis|thromboembolic]] events such as pulmonary [[embolism]], [[Stroke]], [[Transient ischemic attack]], [[Deep vein thrombosis]].  
If left untreated, 90% of patients with antiphospholipid syndrome (APS) progress to develop recurrent [[Thrombosis|thrombotic]] or [[Thrombosis|thromboembolic]] events such as pulmonary [[embolism]], [[Stroke]], [[Transient ischemic attack]], [[Deep vein thrombosis]]. The complications caused by APS are mainly thrombotic, neurological, obstetrical, pulmonary and ocular. APS is associated with increased morbidity and mortality. The mean age of death is 59 years.


==Natural History==
==Natural History==
Line 17: Line 17:


==Complications==
==Complications==
The complications of APS are described in a systemic order which are as follows:
The complications of APS are described in a systemic order which are as follows:<ref name="pmid1637025">{{cite journal| author=Rosove MH, Brewer PM| title=Antiphospholipid thrombosis: clinical course after the first thrombotic event in 70 patients. | journal=Ann Intern Med | year= 1992 | volume= 117 | issue= 4 | pages= 303-8 | pmid=1637025 | doi= | pmc= | url=https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=1637025  }} </ref><ref name="pmid8644765">{{cite journal| author=Finazzi G, Brancaccio V, Moia M, Ciaverella N, Mazzucconi MG, Schinco PC et al.| title=Natural history and risk factors for thrombosis in 360 patients with antiphospholipid antibodies: a four-year prospective study from the Italian Registry. | journal=Am J Med | year= 1996 | volume= 100 | issue= 5 | pages= 530-6 | pmid=8644765 | doi= | pmc= | url=https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=8644765  }} </ref><ref name="pmid14712424">{{cite journal| author=Moroni G, Ventura D, Riva P, Panzeri P, Quaglini S, Banfi G et al.| title=Antiphospholipid antibodies are associated with an increased risk for chronic renal insufficiency in patients with lupus nephritis. | journal=Am J Kidney Dis | year= 2004 | volume= 43 | issue= 1 | pages= 28-36 | pmid=14712424 | doi= | pmc= | url=https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=14712424  }} </ref><ref name="pmid19596138">{{cite journal| author=Arnson Y, Shoenfeld Y, Alon E, Amital H| title=The antiphospholipid syndrome as a neurological disease. | journal=Semin Arthritis Rheum | year= 2010 | volume= 40 | issue= 2 | pages= 97-108 | pmid=19596138 | doi=10.1016/j.semarthrit.2009.05.001 | pmc= | url=https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=19596138  }} </ref><ref name="pmid19545416">{{cite journal| author=Zheng H, Chen Y, Ao W, Shen Y, Chen XW, Dai M et al.| title=Antiphospholipid antibody profiles in lupus nephritis with glomerular microthrombosis: a prospective study of 124 cases. | journal=Arthritis Res Ther | year= 2009 | volume= 11 | issue= 3 | pages= R93 | pmid=19545416 | doi=10.1186/ar2736 | pmc=2714149 | url=https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=19545416  }} </ref><ref name="pmid10048117">{{cite journal| author=Stratta P, Canavese C, Ferrero S, Grill A, Salomone M, Schinco PC et al.| title=Catastrophic antiphospholipid syndromes in systemic lupus erythematosus. | journal=Ren Fail | year= 1999 | volume= 21 | issue= 1 | pages= 49-61 | pmid=10048117 | doi= | pmc= | url=https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=10048117  }} </ref><ref name="pmid1496968">{{cite journal| author=Hughson MD, Nadasdy T, McCarty GA, Sholer C, Min KW, Silva F| title=Renal thrombotic microangiopathy in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus and the antiphospholipid syndrome. | journal=Am J Kidney Dis | year= 1992 | volume= 20 | issue= 2 | pages= 150-8 | pmid=1496968 | doi= | pmc= | url=https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=1496968  }} </ref>


'''Thrombotic complications:'''
'''Thrombotic complications:'''


Thrombotic events are the hallmark of APS. They are as follows:
Thrombotic events are the hallmark of APS. They are as follows:
*  
* Venous [[thrombosis]] is more common than arterial thrombosis. The major sites of involvement are [[Lung|pulmonary]], pelvic, renal, hepatic, portal, [[axillary]], [[subclavian]], [[ocular]], and [[Brain|cerebral]] sinuses, as well as the inferior vena cava.
'''Neurological complications:'''
'''Neurological complications:'''


Following complications are seen on neurological exam:
Following complications are seen on neurological exam:
* Stroke
* [[Stroke]]
* Transient ischemic attack
* [[Transient ischemic attack]]
'''Obstetrical complications:'''
'''Obstetrical complications:'''


The pregnancy related complications are as follows:
The pregnancy related complications are as follows:
*Maternal thrombosis
*Maternal [[thrombosis]]
*Fetal loss
*Fetal loss
*Pre- eclampsia
*Pre-[[eclampsia]]
*Placental insufficiency
*Placental insufficiency
*Fetal growth restriction
*Fetal growth restriction
Line 43: Line 43:
**Diffuse alveolar hemorrhage  
**Diffuse alveolar hemorrhage  
**Pulmonary arterial hypertension
**Pulmonary arterial hypertension
**Acute respiratory distress syndrome
**Acute respiratory distress syndrome ([[Acute respiratory distress syndrome|ARDS]])
**Pulmonary micrthrombosis
**Pulmonary micrthrombosis


'''Hematological complications:'''
'''Hematological complications:'''
**Autoimmune hemolytic anemia
**[[Autoimmune hemolytic anemia]]
**Thrombocytopenia
**[[Thrombocytopenia]]
**Bone marrow necrosis
**Bone marrow necrosis


Line 54: Line 54:
**Valvular thickening and valve nodules also called as Libmann-Sacks endocarditis.
**Valvular thickening and valve nodules also called as Libmann-Sacks endocarditis.
**Coronary artery disease
**Coronary artery disease
'''Cutaneous complications:'''
'''Renal disease:'''


'''Adrenal involvement:'''
'''Adrenal involvement:'''
Line 64: Line 60:


The ocular manifestations are the following:
The ocular manifestations are the following:
* Anterior ischemic optic neuropathy
* [[Anterior ischemic optic neuropathy]]
* Amaurosis fugax
* [[Amaurosis fugax]]
* Retinal venous occlusion  
* Retinal venous occlusion  
'''Gastrointestinal complications:'''
'''Gastrointestinal complications:'''


Ischemia of the gastrointestinal tract leads to the following complications:
Ischemia of the gastrointestinal tract leads to the following complications:
*  Gastrointestinal bleeding
* Gastrointestinal bleeding
* Abdominal pain  
* Abdominal pain  
* Esophageal necrosis with perforation
* Esophageal [[necrosis]] with perforation
* Duodenal ulcer
* Duodenal ulcer


==Prognosis==
==Prognosis==
The prognosis of antiphospholipid syndrome is as follows:
The prognosis of antiphospholipid syndrome is as follows:<ref name="pmid24464962">{{cite journal| author=Cervera R, Serrano R, Pons-Estel GJ, Ceberio-Hualde L, Shoenfeld Y, de Ramón E et al.| title=Morbidity and mortality in the antiphospholipid syndrome during a 10-year period: a multicentre prospective study of 1000 patients. | journal=Ann Rheum Dis | year= 2015 | volume= 74 | issue= 6 | pages= 1011-8 | pmid=24464962 | doi=10.1136/annrheumdis-2013-204838 | pmc= | url=https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=24464962  }} </ref><ref name="pmid18801761">{{cite journal| author=Cervera R, Khamashta MA, Shoenfeld Y, Camps MT, Jacobsen S, Kiss E et al.| title=Morbidity and mortality in the antiphospholipid syndrome during a 5-year period: a multicentre prospective study of 1000 patients. | journal=Ann Rheum Dis | year= 2009 | volume= 68 | issue= 9 | pages= 1428-32 | pmid=18801761 | doi=10.1136/ard.2008.093179 | pmc= | url=https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=18801761  }} </ref>
*It is associated with increased mortality and morbidity.
*It is associated with increased mortality and morbidity.
*The mean age of death is 59 years.
*The mean age of death is 59 years.
*Main causes of death in the order of percentage include the following:
*Main causes of death in the order of percentage include the following:
**Thrombosis (31%)
**[[Thrombosis]] (31%)
**Sepsis (27%)
**[[Sepsis]] (27%)
**Malignancy (14%)
**[[Cancer|Malignancy]] (14%)
**Hemorrhage (11%)
**[[Bleeding|Hemorrhage]] (11%)
**Systemic lupus erythematosus involvement (8%)
**Systemic lupus erythematosus involvement (8%)
**Catastrophic APS
**Catastrophic APS

Latest revision as of 15:54, 24 April 2018

Antiphospholipid syndrome Microchapters

Home

Overview

Historical Perspective

Classification

Pathophysiology

Causes

Differentiating Antiphospholipid syndrome from other Diseases

Epidemiology and Demographics

Risk Factors

Natural History, Complications and Prognosis

Diagnosis

Diagnostic criteria

History and Symptoms

Physical Examination

Laboratory Findings

Chest X Ray

CT

MRI

Echocardiography or Ultrasound

Other Imaging Findings

Other Diagnostic Studies

Treatment

Medical Therapy

Surgery

Primary Prevention

Secondary Prevention

Case Studies

Case #1

Antiphospholipid syndrome natural history, complications and prognosis On the Web

Most recent articles

Most cited articles

Review articles

CME Programs

Powerpoint slides

Images

American Roentgen Ray Society Images of Antiphospholipid syndrome natural history, complications and prognosis

All Images
X-rays
Echo & Ultrasound
CT Images
MRI

Ongoing Trials at Clinical Trials.gov

US National Guidelines Clearinghouse

NICE Guidance

FDA on Antiphospholipid syndrome natural history, complications and prognosis

CDC on Antiphospholipid syndrome natural history, complications and prognosis

Antiphospholipid syndrome natural history, complications and prognosis in the news

Blogs on Antiphospholipid syndrome natural history, complications and prognosis

Directions to Hospitals Treating Antiphospholipid syndrome

Risk calculators and risk factors for Antiphospholipid syndrome natural history, complications and prognosis

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Feham Tariq, MD [2]

Overview

If left untreated, 90% of patients with antiphospholipid syndrome (APS) progress to develop recurrent thrombotic or thromboembolic events such as pulmonary embolism, Stroke, Transient ischemic attack, Deep vein thrombosis. The complications caused by APS are mainly thrombotic, neurological, obstetrical, pulmonary and ocular. APS is associated with increased morbidity and mortality. The mean age of death is 59 years.

Natural History

Complications

The complications of APS are described in a systemic order which are as follows:[1][2][3][4][5][6][7]

Thrombotic complications:

Thrombotic events are the hallmark of APS. They are as follows:

Neurological complications:

Following complications are seen on neurological exam:

Obstetrical complications:

The pregnancy related complications are as follows:

  • Maternal thrombosis
  • Fetal loss
  • Pre-eclampsia
  • Placental insufficiency
  • Fetal growth restriction
  • Iatrogenic preterm birth

Pulmonary complications:

Thromboembolic and non-thromboembolic complications include:

    • Diffuse alveolar hemorrhage
    • Pulmonary arterial hypertension
    • Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS)
    • Pulmonary micrthrombosis

Hematological complications:

Cardiac involvement:

    • Valvular thickening and valve nodules also called as Libmann-Sacks endocarditis.
    • Coronary artery disease

Adrenal involvement:

  • Hemorrhagic infarction of the adrenals

Ocular manifestations:

The ocular manifestations are the following:

Gastrointestinal complications:

Ischemia of the gastrointestinal tract leads to the following complications:

  • Gastrointestinal bleeding
  • Abdominal pain
  • Esophageal necrosis with perforation
  • Duodenal ulcer

Prognosis

The prognosis of antiphospholipid syndrome is as follows:[8][9]

  • It is associated with increased mortality and morbidity.
  • The mean age of death is 59 years.
  • Main causes of death in the order of percentage include the following:

References

  1. Rosove MH, Brewer PM (1992). "Antiphospholipid thrombosis: clinical course after the first thrombotic event in 70 patients". Ann Intern Med. 117 (4): 303–8. PMID 1637025.
  2. Finazzi G, Brancaccio V, Moia M, Ciaverella N, Mazzucconi MG, Schinco PC; et al. (1996). "Natural history and risk factors for thrombosis in 360 patients with antiphospholipid antibodies: a four-year prospective study from the Italian Registry". Am J Med. 100 (5): 530–6. PMID 8644765.
  3. Moroni G, Ventura D, Riva P, Panzeri P, Quaglini S, Banfi G; et al. (2004). "Antiphospholipid antibodies are associated with an increased risk for chronic renal insufficiency in patients with lupus nephritis". Am J Kidney Dis. 43 (1): 28–36. PMID 14712424.
  4. Arnson Y, Shoenfeld Y, Alon E, Amital H (2010). "The antiphospholipid syndrome as a neurological disease". Semin Arthritis Rheum. 40 (2): 97–108. doi:10.1016/j.semarthrit.2009.05.001. PMID 19596138.
  5. Zheng H, Chen Y, Ao W, Shen Y, Chen XW, Dai M; et al. (2009). "Antiphospholipid antibody profiles in lupus nephritis with glomerular microthrombosis: a prospective study of 124 cases". Arthritis Res Ther. 11 (3): R93. doi:10.1186/ar2736. PMC 2714149. PMID 19545416.
  6. Stratta P, Canavese C, Ferrero S, Grill A, Salomone M, Schinco PC; et al. (1999). "Catastrophic antiphospholipid syndromes in systemic lupus erythematosus". Ren Fail. 21 (1): 49–61. PMID 10048117.
  7. Hughson MD, Nadasdy T, McCarty GA, Sholer C, Min KW, Silva F (1992). "Renal thrombotic microangiopathy in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus and the antiphospholipid syndrome". Am J Kidney Dis. 20 (2): 150–8. PMID 1496968.
  8. Cervera R, Serrano R, Pons-Estel GJ, Ceberio-Hualde L, Shoenfeld Y, de Ramón E; et al. (2015). "Morbidity and mortality in the antiphospholipid syndrome during a 10-year period: a multicentre prospective study of 1000 patients". Ann Rheum Dis. 74 (6): 1011–8. doi:10.1136/annrheumdis-2013-204838. PMID 24464962.
  9. Cervera R, Khamashta MA, Shoenfeld Y, Camps MT, Jacobsen S, Kiss E; et al. (2009). "Morbidity and mortality in the antiphospholipid syndrome during a 5-year period: a multicentre prospective study of 1000 patients". Ann Rheum Dis. 68 (9): 1428–32. doi:10.1136/ard.2008.093179. PMID 18801761.