Catastrophic antiphospholipid syndrome (CAPS) is a rare and potentially life-threatening variant of the antiphospholipid syndrome (APS) which is characterized by multiple small vessel thrombosis which can lead to multiorgan failure. CAPS develops in about 1% of all APS cases. Pregnancy is one of the significant triggers of this disease. CAPS is characterized by an extremely unfavorable prognosis and only early diagnosis and treatment may improve maternal and fetal outcome.
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