Ophthalmologic manifestations of systemic vasculitis. Issue 6 (November 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Papaliodis, George N.
• Is Part Of: Current opinion in ophthalmology. Volume 28:Issue 6(2017:Nov.)
• Publication Date: 2017-11
• Subjects: giant cell arteritis -- granulomatosis with polyangiitis -- retinal vasculitis -- uveitis -- vasculitis; Ophthalmology -- Periodicals; Eye Diseases -- Indexes; Eye Diseases -- Periodicals; Review Literature -- Indexes; Review Literature -- Periodicals; Vision Disorders -- Indexes; Vision Disorders -- Periodicals; 617.7
• DOI: 10.1097/ICU.0000000000000422
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1040-8738

Abstract

Abstract : Purpose of review: To review the systemic vasculitides and associated ocular manifestations with emphasis on publications within the last 12 months. Recent findings: There are multiple case reports demonstrating atypical ocular manifestations of systemic vasculitis. Often the eye findings are the initial presentation of the disorder and require a high degree of clinical suspicion to evaluate further as these conditions can compromise vision but some may also be life threatening. Summary: The systemic vasculitides are a heterogenous group of rare disorders with inflammation of blood vessels as a common feature. This review will provide a synopsis of the diseases with associated ocular manifestations. The implication for clinicians is to highlight recent case reports/series demonstrating the pathology.