Pulmonary embolism (PE) diagnosed in a 19-year-old lady found to have underlying Antiphospholipid syndrome (APS)

Background A 19-year-old woman visited a family medicine clinic to obtain her laboratory test results. This case highlights a close call involving a young woman with a potentially serious condition. Pulmonary embolism (PE) is often overlooked during initial assessments in emergency departments or primary care clinics.