| Optic neuropathy as a presenting feature of systemic lupus erythematosus: two case reports and literature review. | |
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PMID: 21669911 Owner: NLM Status: Publisher |
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Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) may affect the eyes and/or visual system in up to a third of patients; however, optic nerve involvement has been rarely reported. SLE presenting as optic neuropathy is exceptional. We report two new cases of optic neuropathy as a presenting feature of SLE. The first patient presented with an ischemic optic neuropathy and antiphospholipid antibodies, and the second presented with optic neuritis. A literature review for previous cases of SLE presenting as optic neuropathy was performed. Early diagnosis of SLE-associated optic neuropathy is warranted and leads to a better prognosis. |
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M Frigui; F Frikha; D Sellemi; F Chouayakh; J Feki; Z Bahloul |
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Type: JOURNAL ARTICLE Date: 2011-6-13 |
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Title: Lupus Volume: - ISSN: 1477-0962 ISO Abbreviation: - Publication Date: 2011 Jun |
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Created Date: 2011-6-14 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 9204265 Medline TA: Lupus Country: - |
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Languages: ENG Pagination: - Citation Subset: - |
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Department of Internal Medicine, Hedi Chaker Hospital, Sfax, Tunisia. |
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