Retinitis pigmentosa and discoid lupus erythematosus.
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.
Desatnik
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Goldschleger Eye Institute, Chaim Sheba Medical Center, Sackler School of Medicine, Tel-Hashomer, Israel.
Ashkenazi
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Regenbogen
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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
D006886:Hydroxychloroquine