Antiphospholipid syndrome
ICD-10 Code
D68.61
Antiphospholipid syndrome
Definition
A disorder caused by the presence of autoantibodies directed against phospholipids, causing a hypercoaguable state, which may result in blood clots, stroke, heart attack, and in women, significant pregnancy-related complications, including miscarriage and still birth. The syndrome is often associated with other autoimmune disorders, most commonly lupus erythematosus, and infections, including syphilis and Lyme disease.
Also known as antiphospholipid antibody syndrome, antiphospholipid syndrome, familial lupus anticoagulant, Hughes syndrome — per MONDO