Case Report

Coexistence of Antiphospholipid Syndrome and Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia in a Patient with Recurrent Venous Thromboembolism

Table 1

Antiphospholipid profile at the time of presentation and at twelve-week follow-up.

TestsAt presentation (normal)Three months after (normal)

Anticardiolipin IgG140 (<15 GPL units)135
Anticardiolipin IgM30.4 (<12.5 MPL units)60.6
Anti-β2 glycoprotein 1 IgG>150 (<20 SGU)>150
Anti-β2 glycoprotein 1 IgM38 (<20 SMU)42
PTT, lupus sensitive82.5 (32–45 s)
DRVVT screen69.1 (31.4–45 s)
DRVVT confirmation1.6 (<1.3 s)
Hexagonal phase phospholipid39.7 (0–8 s)