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  • Title: Optic neuritis in systemic lupus erythematosus.
    Author: Smith CA, Pinals RS.
    Journal: J Rheumatol; 1982; 9(6):963-6. PubMed ID: 7161791.
    Abstract:
    Four patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and optic neuritis are described. Optic neuritis is uncommon in SLE but may be the presenting feature of the disease. A review of 8 similar cases in the literature indicates that myelopathy is frequently associated, prompting the diagnosis of multiple sclerosis. Visual loss may be permanent despite therapeutic intervention, but rapid improvement occurs in some patients who receive early treatment with corticosteroids.
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