Bilateral Orbital Compartment Syndrome Preceding Cerebellar Herniation in Neuropsychiatric Systemic Lupus Erythematosus. Issue 3 (May 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Hamill, Eric B.; Weber, Adam C.; Patel, Kalyani R.; Yen, Michael T.
• Is Part Of: Ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery. Volume 35:Issue 3(2019)
• Publication Date: 2019-05
• Subjects: Eye -- Surgery -- Periodicals; Ophthalmic plastic surgery -- Periodicals; Reconstructive Surgical Procedures -- Periodicals; Ophthalmologic Surgical Procedures -- Periodicals; Ophthalmology -- Periodicals; Surgery -- Periodicals; 617.70592
• DOI: 10.1097/IOP.0000000000001339
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0740-9303

Abstract

Abstract : Orbital compartment syndrome poses a significant risk for vision loss if not promptly treated. The authors report a patient with neuropsychiatric systemic lupus erythematosus presenting with bilateral orbital compartment syndrome and rapid decompensation leading to uncal and tonsillar herniation. While extremely rare, bilateral orbital compartment syndrome should prompt consideration of systemic etiologies including neuropsychiatric systemic lupus erythematosus. Abstract : The authors report a case of bilateral orbital compartment syndrome in the setting of neuropsychiatric systemic lupus erythematosus with evolving cerebellar herniation.