title: Retinitis pigmentosa and discoid lupus erythematosus.
abstract: A 41 year old male is presented who suffers from both advanced retinitis pigmentosa and active discoid lupus erthematosus. A possible association between the two pigmenting disorders is discussed as well as the treatment of the discoid lupus with potentially retinotoxic hydroxychloroquine.
authors: Goldschleger Eye Institute, Chaim Sheba Medical Center, Sackler School of Medicine, Tel-Hashomer, Israel.
authors: H
authors: H
authors: Desatnik
authors: I
authors: I
authors: Ashkenazi
authors: L
authors: L
authors: Regenbogen
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D004596:Electroretinography; D005654:Fundus Oculi; D006801:Humans; D006886:Hydroxychloroquine / Q000627:therapeutic use; D008179:Lupus Erythematosus, Discoid / Q000150:complications* / Q000188:drug therapy; D008297:Male; D012174:Retinitis Pigmentosa / Q000150:complications* / Q000188:drug therapy
chemical_list: D006886:Hydroxychloroquine