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Antiphospholipid antibody syndrome (APS) is characterized by recurrent thrombosis (such as deep vein thrombosis), pregnancy complications (including spontaneous abortions), and can be associated with autoimmune symptoms like joint pain and fever. The prolonged activated partial thromboplastin time (APTT) can also be seen in APS due to the presence of antiphospholipid antibodies.
Prophylactic spinal irradiation is often used in conditions like acute lymphatic leukemia and non-Hodgkin's lymphoma to prevent central nervous system involvement. However, it is not routinely used in Hodgkin's lymphoma unless there is a specific indication for it.