Optic neuritis and Jaccoud's syndrome in a patient with systemic lupus erythematosus.
Unilateral optic neuritis and Jaccoud's Syndrome in a 34-year-old woman suffering from systemic lupus erythematosus is presented. We discuss the probable pathophysiological mechanisms of these two uncommon conditions. The most acceptable incriminating factor for optic neuritis is vasculitis.
D000328:Adult; D001168:Arthritis / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008180:Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic / Q000150:complications*; D009902:Optic Neuritis / Q000209:etiology*; D013577:Syndrome; D014657:Vasculitis / Q000150:complications