This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Abortion, Subject name: Gynaecology & Obstetrics
All of the following are true about the lupus anticoagulants except 
Select and explain. 
A. | in APTT, B. Recurrent second trimester abortion in pregnancy females, C. Can occur without other symptoms of antiphospholipid antibody syndrome, D. Severe life threatening hemorrhage
D: Severe life threatening hemorrhage
Answer: D: Severe life threatening hemorrhage 
Explanation: Ans. is d, i.e. Severe life threatening hemorrhageRef. CMDT 2009, p 735, Williams Obs 23/e, p 151-1154As discussed in the text, Lupus anticoagulant name is a misnomer as it leads to thrombosis and not hemorrhage. Rest all options are true.