Neuroretinitis as an initial presentation of lupus-like illness with antiphospholipid syndrome

Abstract

Antiphospholipid syndrome (APS) is a systemic autoimmune disorder characterized by arterial and/or venous thrombosis, recurrent fetal losses or other pregnancy complications, and the presence of antiphospholipid antibodies (aPL). Ocular manifestations occur in 8—88% of patients with APS and are typically due to vaso-occlusive disease involving retinal and choroidal vessels. We report an unusual case of neuroretinitis as a first presentation of lupus-like illness with APS. Lupus (2010) 19, 1662—1664.

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anticardiolipin antibodies antiphospholipid syndrome lupus anticoagulant neuroretinitis optic disc edema with macular star (ODEMS)systemic lupus erythematosus

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