Neuroretinitis as an initial presentation of lupus-like illness with antiphospholipid syndrome.
Antiphospholipid syndrome (APS) is a systemic autoimmune disorder characterized by arterial and/or venous thrombosis, recurrent fetal losses or other pregnancy complications, and the presence of antiphospholipid antibodies (aPL). Ocular manifestations occur in 8-88% of patients with APS and are typically due to vaso-occlusive disease involving retinal and choroidal vessels. We report an unusual case of neuroretinitis as a first presentation of lupus-like illness with APS.
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Department of Medical Oncology, Tan Tock Seng Hospital, 11 Jalan Tan Tock Seng Singapore 308433, Republic of Singapore.
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D000328:Adult; D016736:Antiphospholipid Syndrome / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008180:Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic / Q000175:diagnosis; D012173:Retinitis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*