What is antiphospholipid syndrome?

The antiphospholipid antibody syndrome, also known as Hughes Syndrome, is a ... of antibodies associated with?

• there is a hughes syndrome no?

• Answer:

  Hughes syndrome is the older and less used name for Antiphospholipid syndrome. This is an autoimmune disorder where persons make antibodies to a part of the cell wall (the phospholipid). The main problems in APLS are coagulaiton of the blood and recurrent miscarriages. Sometimes the platelet count is low, and headaches are a frequent symptom. The antiphospholipid antibody is also made in other diseases, notably systemic Lupus. Distinguishing the two diseases usually needs a skilled rheumatologist. More information at the reference: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hughes_syndrome