This is a rare variant of lupus erythematosus characterised by recurrent thromboses, thrombocytopenia, cerebral disease, in particular stroke, and in females, a poor obstetric history with multiple abortions.
Commonly, a livedo reticularis is present. Affected individuals demonstrate circulating antibodies to cardiolipin and the lupus anticoagulant.
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