Antiphospholipid Syndrome: Nephrologists’ Perspective

Abstract

Introduction: Antiphospholipid antibody syndrome is a complex autoimmune disease that can affect all systems of the body and characterized by presence of antiphospholipid antibodies that cause vascular thrombosis and pregnancy complications, kidney involvement is very common in patients with antiphospholipid syndrome and leads to many serious complications. Objectives: study the effect of antiphospholipid syndrome on kidneys. Data Sources: By searching and reviewing Medline databases (Pub Med and Medscape) and all renal involvement in antiphospholipid syndrome materials available till 2019. Study Selection: All studies were independently assessed for inclusion. They were included if they fulfilled the following criteria: 1) published in English language; 2) published in peer-reviewed journals; 3) discussed the involvement of kidney in antiphospholipid syndrome. Data Extraction: Data from each eligible study were independently abstracted using a data collection form to capture information related to our concerned study outcomes. If the studies did not fulfill the inclusion criteria, they were excluded. Study quality assessment includes if ethical approval is gained, eligibility criteria specified, adequate information and defined assessment measured. Data Synthesis: Structured review with the results tabulated was made for comparison. Conclusions: We can conclude that kidney affection in patients with antiphospholipid syndrome has a wide spectrum and variation.