Hemi-tongue ischemia due to antiphospholipid antibody syndrome- A case report

Antiphospholipid antibody syndrome, also known as Hughes syndrome, is a multi-system autoimmune disorder characterized by recurrent thrombosis and fetal loss. The most common types of antiphospholipid antibodies include lupus anticoagulants, anticardiolipin antibodies, and anti-beta 2 glycoprotein 1 antibodies. Owing to the prothrombotic nature of this disease, diagnosing and treating the condition as early as possible is necessary. In this case report, we discuss the typical and atypical manifestations of this disease, as well as the current diagnostic and therapeutic options. We present a case of atypical antiphospholipid antibody syndrome in the form of hemi-tongue ischemia.