A Case of Azygos Vein Thombosis Associated with Transient Antiphospholipid Syndrome in Urinary Tract Infection with Escherichia coli
Journal of Rheumatic Diseases
; : 118-121, 2016.
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ABSTRACT
A 73-year-old female with diabetes admitted for treatment of an intertrochanter fracture of the femur and a urinary tract infection (UTI) with Escherichia coli developed thrombosis in her right azygos vein, which was thought to be associated with antiphospholipid and immunoglobulin M anticardiolipin antibodies. After antibiotic therapy, antiphospholipid antibody was undetectable, and a repeat chest computed tomography showed complete resolution of the azygos vein thrombosis. A wide variety of infections can be associated with thrombotic events in patients with transient antiphospholipid syndrome (APS), and this case serves as a reminder that the possibility of transient APS should be considered in patients with venous thrombosis in the setting of a UTI.
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Main subject:
Azygos Vein
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Thorax
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Thrombosis
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Urinary Tract
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Urinary Tract Infections
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Immunoglobulin M
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Antiphospholipid Syndrome
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Antibodies, Antiphospholipid
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Antibodies, Anticardiolipin
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Venous Thrombosis
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Aged
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Female
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Humans
Language:
En
Journal:
Journal of Rheumatic Diseases
Year:
2016
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Article