Association of primary antiphospholipid syndrome with primary adrenal insufficiency

J Rheumatol. 1996 Jul;23(7):1286-7.

Abstract

The association of primary adrenal insufficiency with antiphospholipid antibodies is usually reported in the context of adrenal thrombosis or hemorrhage. We describe a 35-year-old woman who developed a primary antiphospholipid syndrome (spontaneous abortion, thrombocytopenia, and cerebrovascular occlusion) in association with primary adrenal insufficiency without evidence of suprarenal hemorrhage or thrombosis.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Addison Disease / complications*
  • Addison Disease / immunology
  • Adult
  • Antibodies, Anticardiolipin / blood
  • Antiphospholipid Syndrome / complications*
  • Antiphospholipid Syndrome / immunology
  • Female
  • Humans

Substances

  • Antibodies, Anticardiolipin