Serous retinal detachment as an Early manifestation of lúpus choroidopathy

ABSTRACT Serous retinal detachment can be caused by a wide range of conditions, including systemic lupus erythematosus. Although this association has been well-described in patients with an established diagnosis of systemic lupus erythematosus, in rare cases, this detachment is the initial manifesta...

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Published inArquivos brasileiros de oftalmologia
Main Authors Ghem, Mariela Regina Dalmarco, Hungaro, Anne Caroline, Hokazono, Kenzo
Format Journal Article
LanguagePortuguese
Published Conselho Brasileiro de Oftalmologia 2021
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OPHTHALMOLOGY
systemic
Retinal detachment
Descolamento da retina
Lupus erythematosus
Lúpus eritematoso sistêmico
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Summary:ABSTRACT Serous retinal detachment can be caused by a wide range of conditions, including systemic lupus erythematosus. Although this association has been well-described in patients with an established diagnosis of systemic lupus erythematosus, in rare cases, this detachment is the initial manifestation. We have described here an unusually challenging case in which serous retinal detachment required a comprehensive investigation considering that it was an early sign of systemic lupus erythematosus.
ISSN:1678-2925
DOI:10.5935/0004-2749.20210097