title: Chemosis as a presenting symptom of systemic lupus erythematosus.
abstract: We present a case of chemosis (conjunctival edema) as an early manifestation of severe systemic lupus erythematosus affecting multiple organs, including the central nervous system and the kidneys.
authors.affiliation: Athens Eye Hospital, Second Eye Clinic, Athens, Greece.
authors.forename: V
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Peponis
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Chalkiadakis
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Ergin
authors.forename: V C
authors.initials: VC
authors.lastname: Kyttaris
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D004487:Edema / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008180:Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000473:pathology*; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology; D008775:Methylprednisolone / Q000627:therapeutic use
chemical_list: D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents; D008775:Methylprednisolone