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KMID : 0882420170920020219
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Korean Journal of Medicine
2017 Volume.92 No. 2 p.219 ~ p.223
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Primary Antiphospholipid Syndrome Presenting as Bell Palsy without Cerebral Arterial Thrombosis
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Kim Bo-Young
Chae Jon-Woon
Kim Hyun-Sook
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Abstract
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Antiphospholipid syndrome (APS) is an autoimmune disorder characterized by the presence of antiphospholipid antibodies with vascular thrombosis or increasing pregnancy-related morbidity. The risk of thrombotic events, including cerebral arterial thrombosis, is increased in patients who test positive for lupus anticoagulants. The presentation of neurologic symptoms without a cerebral thromboembolic event is rarely reported in APS. Here, we report a case of primary APS presenting as Bell palsy without cerebral arterial thrombosis. After administration of an anti-viral agent and high-dose steroid therapy, the patient successfully recovered without neurologic complications.
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KEYWORD
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Antiphospholipid syndrome, Bell palsy
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