title: [Amaurosis fugax: case report].
abstract: We describe the case of 27-year-old woman with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and the presence of anticardiolipin antibodies (aCL) IgG isotype in high titre in the plasma, who reported sudden loss of vision in both eyes. We established diagnosis of acute optic neuropathy probably associated with aCL and SLE flare. Treatment with anticoagulation, high dose steroids and intravenous cyclophosphamide was followed by improvement of the visual function.
authors.affiliation: Klinika Chorób Wewnetrznych i Reumatologii, Wojskowy Instytut Medyczny, Warszawa. a.kur_zalewska@reumatologia.org.pl
authors.forename: Joanna
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Kur-Zalewska
authors.forename: Mateusz
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Tłustochowicz
authors.forename: Witold
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Tłustochowicz
mesh_terms: D000208:Acute Disease; D000328:Adult; D020757:Amaurosis Fugax / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000276:immunology*; D017153:Antibodies, Anticardiolipin / Q000097:blood*; D000925:Anticoagulants / Q000008:administration & dosage; D003520:Cyclophosphamide / Q000008:administration & dosage; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007074:Immunoglobulin G / Q000097:blood; D008180:Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic / Q000097:blood / Q000150:complications* / Q000188:drug therapy*; D016896:Treatment Outcome
chemical_list: D017153:Antibodies, Anticardiolipin; D000925:Anticoagulants; D007074:Immunoglobulin G; D003520:Cyclophosphamide