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Document Details : Title: A patient with Hodgkin's lymphoma, antiphospoholipid syndrome and severe mitral insufficiency Author(s): CHERRIER-DE WILDE S, HERREGODS MC, VERHOEF G, ARNOUT J Journal: Acta Clinica Belgica Volume: 61 Issue: 4 Date: 2006 Pages: 183-187 DOI: 10.2143/ACB.61.4.1002692 Abstract : The association between Hodgkin’s lymphoma, antiphospholipid syndrome and severe mitral insuffi ciency is a very rare event. We report on a 25-year-old female patient suffering from Hodgkin’s lymphoma and presenting with thromboembolic events and severe mitral insufficiency. The possible link between these symptoms being antiphospholipid antibodies, is discussed briefly. |