Orbital inflammatory disease associated with systemic lupus erythematosus

South Med J. 1991 Jan;84(1):98-9. doi: 10.1097/00007611-199101000-00023.

Abstract

Orbital inflammatory disease in a patient with systemic lupus erythematosus is rare and presents a diagnostic dilemma as well as a therapeutic challenge. Ours appears to be the sixth such case reported in the literature.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents / administration & dosage
  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents / therapeutic use
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Inflammation / diagnosis
  • Inflammation / drug therapy
  • Inflammation / etiology
  • Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic / complications*
  • Orbital Diseases / diagnosis
  • Orbital Diseases / drug therapy
  • Orbital Diseases / etiology*

Substances

  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents