Primary antiphospholipid syndrome in a male presents with acute digital ischemia: Dramatic response to glucocorticoid

Abstract

Key Clinical Message We present a rare case of primary antiphospholipid syndrome in a 38‐year‐old male who presented with painful digital ischemia. Early initiation of anticoagulation and addition of glucocorticoid led to a significant improvement in the patient.

Keywords

• acute digital ischemia
• antiphospholipid syndrome
• glucocorticoid
• lupus anticoagulant
• male
• thrombosis