Ruptured ectopic pregnancy with APLA syndrome – a case report
Abstract
A case of anesthesia for emergency laparotomy due to a ruptured ectopic pregnancy in a patient with antiphospholipid antibody syndrome is presented. It is a pro-thrombotic disorder characterized by the presence of two auto antibodies, lupus anticoagulant and anticardiolipin antibody. The syndrome is characterized by platelet adhesion, expression of prothrombotic molecules, and local complement activation leading to arterial and venous thrombosis.
Citation: Bilal RM, Riaz A, Khan RAS. Ruptured ectopic pregnancy with APLA syndrome – a case report. Anaesth Pain & intensive Care 2014;18(4):461-63