Optic neuropathy in the "primary" antiphospholipid syndrome: report of a case and review of the literature

Several visual disturbances have been associated with the presence of antiphospholipid antibodies, including vaso-occlusive retinopathy and ischaemic optic neuropathy. The latter has been rarely described in patients with "primary" antiphospholipid syndrome, and, when present, is generally...

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Published inClinical rheumatology Vol. 16; no. 6; pp. 629 - 631
Main Authors Reino, S, Muñoz-Rodriguez, F J, Cervera, R, Espinosa, G, Font, J, Ingelmo, M
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Germany Springer Nature B.V 01.11.1997
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Anticoagulants - therapeutic use
Antiphospholipid Syndrome - complications
Antiphospholipid Syndrome - diagnosis
Antiphospholipid Syndrome - drug therapy
Female
Humans
Medical diagnosis
Middle Aged
Optic Neuropathy, Ischemic - drug therapy
Optic Neuropathy, Ischemic - etiology
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Summary:Several visual disturbances have been associated with the presence of antiphospholipid antibodies, including vaso-occlusive retinopathy and ischaemic optic neuropathy. The latter has been rarely described in patients with "primary" antiphospholipid syndrome, and, when present, is generally associated with neurological disorders. We describe the case of a patient presenting with optic neuropathy in whom a "primary" antiphospholipid syndrome was diagnosed, and review all previously reported similar cases. The pathogenesis and treatment are also discussed.
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ISSN:0770-3198
1434-9949
DOI:10.1007/BF02247807