Chorioretinopathy and discoid plaque-like lesions of the eyelids as useful indicators of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) progression

Lupus. 2001;10(8):571-5. doi: 10.1191/096120301701549598.

Abstract

Choroidal involvement in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) occurs infrequently. We report a 45-y-old woman with bilateral chorioretinopathy associated with SLE. Diagnosis was performed using indirect ophthalmoscopy, retinal fluorescein angiography (FA) and green indocianin angiography (ICG). In this patient chorioretinopathy and discoid-like plaque of the lids represented the only signs of SLE progression after 15 y of apparent remission of systemic disease.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Chorioretinitis / etiology
  • Chorioretinitis / pathology*
  • Coloring Agents
  • Disease Progression
  • Eyelids / pathology*
  • Female
  • Fluorescein Angiography
  • Humans
  • Indocyanine Green
  • Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic / complications
  • Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic / pathology*
  • Middle Aged

Substances

  • Coloring Agents
  • Indocyanine Green