1.
Lupus
; 19(8): 997-1001, 2010 Jul.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-20581021
ABSTRACT
We present a case of chemosis (conjunctival edema) as an early manifestation of severe systemic lupus erythematosus affecting multiple organs, including the central nervous system and the kidneys.
Subject(s)
Edema/etiology , Edema/pathology , Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic/complications , Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic/diagnosis , Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic/pathology , Mental Disorders/etiology , Adult , Anti-Inflammatory Agents/therapeutic use , Female , Humans , Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic/drug therapy , Mental Disorders/pathology , Methylprednisolone/therapeutic use
2.
Lupus
; 19(6): 675-82, 2010 May.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-20144965
ABSTRACT
Nearly every drug may cause changes to ocular tissues through a variety of mechanisms. Medication overdoses, drug-drug interactions but also chronic administration of medications at the recommended doses may lead to ocular toxicity. The ocular side effects, screening for eye toxicity and treatment guidelines for anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive drugs commonly used by rheumatologists are reviewed herein.
