title: [Purtscher-like retinopathy in systemic lupus erythematosus. Two cases].
abstract: Purtscher-like retinopathy is a retinopathy with vascular manifestations resembling Purtscher's retinopathy associated with autoimmune disorders such as lupus erythematosus. We report two cases of blurred vision associated with multiple whitish patches scattered over the macular and peripapillary areas. In the absence of trauma, these symptoms led us to systemic lupus erythematosus. The diagnosis was confirmed by the immunological and biological examinations. A steroid treatment was given with poor visual response. Purtscher-like retinopathy is a rare complication of systemic lupus erythematosus and there is some controversy about its pathogenesis and its treatment.
authors.affiliation: Service d'ophtalmologie, CHU Habib Bourguiba, Sfax, Tunisie, France.
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Sellami
authors.forename: Z
authors.initials: Z
authors.lastname: Ben Zina
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Jelliti
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Abid
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Feki
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Chaâbouni
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008180:Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic / Q000150:complications*; D015356:Retinal Artery Occlusion / Q000209:etiology*; D012166:Retinal Hemorrhage / Q000209:etiology*