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Antiphospholipid syndrome classification
Introduction
Overview
Overview
- Antiphospholipid syndrome (APS) can be divided into primary and secondary APS.
Classification
Classification
- Antiphospholipid syndrome (APS) can be divided into primary and secondary APS based on the underlying etiology. In primary APS, no underlying disease in associated with the syndrome. Whereas, secondary APS is associated with an underlying autoimmune disorder.
References
References
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Feham Tariq, MD [2]