Chemosis as a presenting symptom of systemic lupus erythematosus.
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.
Peponis
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Athens Eye Hospital, Second Eye Clinic, Athens, Greece.
Chalkiadakis
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Ergin
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Kyttaris
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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
D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents; D008775:Methylprednisolone