What Is Antiphospholipid Syndrome?
Reviewed: Dr. Mera
4. Associated conditions
Some people with antiphospholipid syndrome have no evidence of associated conditions, while others can present with associated autoimmune or rheumatic diseases. The most frequent associated disease is systemic lupus erythematosus (commonly known as lupus or SLE).
Other conditions that can be associated with the antiphospholipid syndrome include Sjögren syndrome, rheumatoid arthritis, autoimmune thrombocytopenic purpura, and systemic sclerosis. Furthermore, some studies suggest that having any of these conditions can also be a risk factor for developing the antiphospholipid syndrome.
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