A case of cystoid macular edema treated by intravitreal triamcinolone in a patient with systemic lupus erythematosis.
We describe the use of intravitreal triamcinolone in the treatment of macular edema associated with systematic lupus erythematosus providing short-term resolution of cystoid macular edema and increase in visual acuity. No side effects from the injection have been seen as yet. We suggest this treatment to be considered in patients for whom laser treatment may be inappropriate or not feasible, or even as an alternative/safer option for all patients.
Gupta
Abha
A
Manchester Royal Eye Hospital, Manchester, United Kingdom. abha16@hotmail.com
Charles
Steve
S
D005260:Female; D005938:Glucocorticoids / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D007267:Injections; D008180:Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic / Q000150:complications*; D008269:Macular Edema / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology; D008875:Middle Aged; D041623:Tomography, Optical Coherence; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014221:Triamcinolone / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D014792:Visual Acuity; D014822:Vitreous Body
D005938:Glucocorticoids; D014221:Triamcinolone