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Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) associated uveitis in India - A case series.
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Indian Journal of Ophthalmology . May2024, Vol. 72 Issue 5, p677-680. 4p. - Publication Year :
- 2024
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Abstract
- Purpose: To report the uveitic manifestations of patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Methods: This was a retrospective analysis of all SLE cases with ocular manifestations seen by a single ophthalmologist between 2015 and December 2021. Results: In total, seven patients with a median age of 40 (range 18-50) years were included in the study. Female (85.7%) predominance was noted. Ocular findings were bilateral in 71% (five patients) of cases. Majority (10 eyes, 83%) of the patients had retinal vasculitis as the common finding. Antinuclear antibodies were positive in all the patients. The vision improved in two (16.6%) eyes, was stable in eight (66%) eyes, and worsened in one (8%) eye. All the patients were treated with oral steroids along with immunosuppressive agents. Conclusion: Though SLE is rare cause of uveitis, it can be associated with significant ocular morbidity. Hence, early diagnosis and treatment can salvage vision in many cases. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 03014738
- Volume :
- 72
- Issue :
- 5
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Indian Journal of Ophthalmology
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 177444430
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.4103/IJO.IJO_1579_23