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Lupus erythematosus keratoconjunctivitis.

B Williams, D S Hull

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|May 1, 1986

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Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) can cause uncommon interstitial keratitis, affecting vision. Prompt corticosteroid treatment is crucial for preventing corneal scarring and vision loss in these patients.

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Area of Science:

Ophthalmology
Rheumatology
Immunology

Background:

Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a chronic autoimmune disease with diverse clinical manifestations.
Ocular involvement in SLE is common, but interstitial keratitis is a rare complication.

Observation:

A patient with SLE presented with a three-month history of bilateral follicular conjunctivitis.
The patient also exhibited superficial and deep keratitis that was culture-negative.

Findings:

The observed keratitis was diagnosed as SLE-associated interstitial keratitis, an uncommon but distinct clinical entity.
Prompt recognition and treatment with corticosteroids led to rapid clinical improvement.

Implications:

Interstitial keratitis should be considered in SLE patients with unexplained keratitis, even with conjunctivitis.
Early diagnosis and corticosteroid therapy are vital to prevent irreversible corneal scarring and vision loss.
This case highlights the importance of a multidisciplinary approach in managing complex SLE-related ocular conditions.