Periorbital swelling and episcleritis may be a sign of cutaneous lupus erythematosus. Issue 7 (14th June 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Zuber, Taylor J.; Pearlstein, Michelle V.; Hwang, Christopher J.; Eftekhari, Kian; Lugo‐Somolinos, Aida; Googe, Paul B.
• Is Part Of: Clinical case reports. Volume 7:Issue 7(2019)
• Page Start: 1422
• Page End: 1425
• Publication Date: 2019-06-14
• Subjects: cutaneous lupus erythematosus -- episcleritis -- lupus erythematosus tumidus -- periorbital edema; Medicine -- Periodicals; 616.09
• DOI: 10.1002/ccr3.2247
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2050-0904

Abstract

Abstract: It is important that physicians recognize persistent periorbital edema and conjunctival injection as possible disease manifestations of CLE, especially prior to cutaneous involvement. This may lead to more rapid diagnosis and treatment. Abstract : It is important that physicians recognize persistent periorbital edema and conjunctival injection as possible disease manifestations of CLE, especially prior to cutaneous involvement. This may lead to more rapid diagnosis and treatment.