A Case of Mistaken Identity: Antiphospholipid Syndrome with Predominant Neuropsychiatric Features

<p>Despite the known association between autoimmune and psychiatric conditions, pertinent evaluations are often overlooked in clinical practice. The author of this report describes the successful identification and treatment of a patient whose myriad neuropsychiatric symptoms were ultimately a...

Full description

Saved in:
Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Grace E Jackson (Author), Sedona AZ (Author)
Format: Book
Published: Global Journal of Medical and Clinical Case Reports - Peertechz Publications, 2020-11-09.
Subjects:
Online Access:Connect to this object online.
Tags: Add Tag
No Tags, Be the first to tag this record!
Description
Summary:<p>Despite the known association between autoimmune and psychiatric conditions, pertinent evaluations are often overlooked in clinical practice. The author of this report describes the successful identification and treatment of a patient whose myriad neuropsychiatric symptoms were ultimately attributable to antiphospholipid syndrome. The importance of comprehensive and persistent workups is emphasized, particularly in the context of individuals with pre-existing inflammatory diseases and/or cerebrovascular anomalies.</p>
DOI:10.17352/2455-5282.000111