Ocular findings in systemic lupus erythematosus

Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a chronic multisystem autoimmune disease. Ocular complications occur in up to one-third of patients with SLE. The ocular findings may represent the initial manifestation of the disease and may lead to severe ocular morbidity and loss of vision. Early diagnosis a...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores principales: Shoughy, Samir S., Tabbara, Khalid F.
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Elsevier 2016
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Review Article
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4908056/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27330388
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.sjopt.2016.02.001
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Sumario:Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a chronic multisystem autoimmune disease. Ocular complications occur in up to one-third of patients with SLE. The ocular findings may represent the initial manifestation of the disease and may lead to severe ocular morbidity and loss of vision. Early diagnosis and prompt management of patients with SLE are mandatory and require collaboration between the ophthalmologist and the rheumatologist.

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