Abstract | PURPOSE: METHODS: We describe six cases of systemic vasculitis with ocular involvement observed between 1992 and 2000. These cases are compared with those reported in the literature. RESULTS: CONCLUSION: Ocular involvement in systemic vasculitis may concern any orbital structure. It usually occurs during the course of vasculitis but may be one of its first manifestations. It requires an appropriate treatment to prevent ophthalmic complications and especially blindness.
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Authors | X Delarbre, M André, H Dalens, I Delèvaux, A Lhoste-Trouilloud, A Tridon, J Schmidt, V Chanet, J C Piette, O Aumaître |
Journal | La Revue de medecine interne
(Rev Med Interne)
Vol. 22
Issue 11
Pg. 1039-48
(Nov 2001)
ISSN: 0248-8663 [Print] France |
Vernacular Title | Manifestations ophtalmologiques des vascularites systémiques: analyse de six observations et revue de la littérature. |
PMID | 11817116
(Publication Type: Case Reports, English Abstract, Journal Article, Review)
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Chemical References |
- Adrenal Cortex Hormones
- Immunoglobulins, Intravenous
- Immunosuppressive Agents
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Topics |
- Adrenal Cortex Hormones
(therapeutic use)
- Adult
- Aged
- Eye Diseases
(drug therapy, etiology, pathology)
- Female
- Humans
- Immunoglobulins, Intravenous
- Immunosuppressive Agents
(therapeutic use)
- Middle Aged
- Optic Neuritis
(drug therapy, etiology)
- Vasculitis
(complications)
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