425957

Lupus anticoagulant in pediatric populations: A comprehensive review of clinical Presentation, diagnostic approaches, and management strategies

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Last updated: 11 May 2025

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Biochemistry

Abstract

Lupus anticoagulants (LAs) are a heterogeneous class of immunoglobulins that specifically target the epitopes of the negatively charged phospholipid binding protein of cell membrane, prothrombin, and beta2-glycoprotein I (beta2-GPI) which inhibit phospholipid-dependent coagulation. LAs, an acquired clotting factor inhibitor, poses unique diagnostic and clinical challenges in pediatric patients. This review highlights recent advancements in understanding pediatric LAs, focusing on their clinical significance, diagnostic methodologies, and therapeutic approaches. The association of LAs with autoimmune diseases, such as systemic lupus erythematosus and antiphospholipid syndrome, underlines their clinical relevance. Pediatric LAs may lead to thrombotic or hemorrhagic events, significantly impacting a child's quality of life. Diagnostic approaches include comprehensive clinical evaluations and laboratory testing, with assays like activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT) and dilute Russell viper venom time (dRVVT) playing critical roles. Despite these tools, challenges remain due to the variability in test sensitivity and specificity, transient LAs positivity, and the potential for misdiagnosis. This work underscores the importance of multidisciplinary collaboration among pediatric hematologists, neonatologists, and intensivists to ensure accurate diagnosis and effective management. By addressing gaps in pediatric LAs research and highlighting emerging diagnostic and therapeutic strategies, this study aims to improve outcomes and quality of care for affected children.  

DOI

10.21608/bbj.2025.349230.1070

Keywords

Antiphospholipid antibodies, Activated partial thromboplastin time, lupus anticoagulant

Authors

First Name

Baraa

Last Name

Saeed

MiddleName

Ahmed

Affiliation

Ibn Sina University for Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Baghdad, Iraq

Email

baraahmed1986@ibnsina.edu.iq

City

Baghdad

Orcid

0009-0005-5785-4343

First Name

Ahmed

Last Name

Dahy

MiddleName

Abdulraheem Ibrahim

Affiliation

Ibn Sina University for Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Baghdad, Iraq

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First Name

Anwer

Last Name

Faisal

MiddleName

J.

Affiliation

Iraqi Center for Cancer and Medical Genetic Research, Mustansiriyah University, Baghdad, Iraq.

Email

anwer.jaber@uomustansiriyah.edu.iq

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First Name

Bassam

Last Name

Mahmood

MiddleName

S.

Affiliation

Biotechnology Division, Applied Sciences Department, University of Technology, Baghdad, Iraq.

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Volume

3

Article Issue

2

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52204

Issue Date

2025-07-01

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2024-12-31

Publish Date

2025-07-01

Page Start

22

Page End

33

Print ISSN

2974-4334

Online ISSN

2974-4342

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2,846

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Biological and Biomedical Journal

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https://bbj.journals.ekb.eg/

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Lupus anticoagulant in pediatric populations: A comprehensive review of clinical Presentation, diagnostic approaches, and management strategies

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11 May 2025