Case Report: Recurrent retinal vein occlusion as the first clinical manifestation of systemic lupus erythematosus in a male patient

NameWorld Continuing Education Alliance
Activity TitleCase Report: Recurrent retinal vein occlusion as the first clinical manifestation of systemic lupus erythematosus in a male patient
DetailsRetinal vein occlusion (RVO) is a common retinal vascular disorder that, if left untreated, can lead to vision lossn Objectives Course Objective Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a chronic, autoimmune disease characterized by widespread clinical manifestations and immunological disorders. A myriad of ocular manifestations can be seen in patients with SLE. The most vision-threatening complication is vaso-occlusive retinopathy including retinal vein occlusion (RVO). RVO associated with SLE is well described in the literature and its association with antiphospholipid antibodies is recognized. However, RVO as the initial manifestation of SLE is scarcely reported..
CompetencePublic Health
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Event Time02:45 PM
LocationWorld Continuing Education Alliance eLearning System
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