| Cranial nerve VI palsy as a rare initial presentation of systemic lupus erythematosus: case report and review of the literature. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 19880551 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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A 48-year-old woman presented with isolated sixth cranial nerve palsy. She subsequently developed systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) based on clinical and laboratory parameters. Three years later, she presented again with sixth cranial nerve palsy affecting the contralateral eye. Within 2 weeks of steroid initiation, complete recovery occurred. The unusual rare presentation of SLE in the current patient, as well as the pathogenesis and treatment of cranial neuropathy in SLE are discussed. |
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Authors:
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Z Saleh; J Menassa; O Abbas; S Atweh; T Arayssi |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article; Review Date: 2009-10-30 |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Lupus Volume: 19 ISSN: 1477-0962 ISO Abbreviation: Lupus Publication Date: 2010 Feb |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2010-01-21 Completed Date: 2010-03-25 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 9204265 Medline TA: Lupus Country: England |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 201-5 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Internal Medicine, American University of Beirut Medical Center, Beirut, Lebanon. |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Abducens Nerve Diseases
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diagnosis,
drug therapy,
etiology* Female Humans Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic / complications*, diagnosis Middle Aged |
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