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01-04-2005 | Short Communication
Hypopyon uveitis associated with systemic lupus erythematosus and antiphospholipid antibody syndrome
Published in: Graefe's Archive for Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology | Issue 4/2005
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Purpose
To report a case of hypopyon uveitis associated with systemic lupus erythematosus and antiphospholipid antibody syndrome.
Methods
Interventional case report: a 49-year-old woman with a history of systemic lupus erythematosus and antiphospholipid antibody syndrome presented with sudden onset of pain, redness, photophobia, and decreased vision in the left eye. Examination revealed hypopyon uveitis and vaso-occlusive retinopathy.
Results
Following treatment with intravenous steroids and cyclophosphamide, the patient’s vision improved from CF to 20/80 with no inflammation 6 months following initial presentation.
Conclusions
In this case, systemic lupus and antiphospholipid syndrome were associated with hypopyon uveitis. Prompt treatment with systemic immunosuppressive therapy resulted in improvement in the hypopyon uveitis and vaso-occlusive retinopathy.