Bilateral Serous Macular Elevation Associated with Lupus Protein-losing Enteropathy

Autoimmune markers including anti-nuclear antibody, rheumatoid factor, erythrocyte sedimentation rate, and C-reactive protein levels were all markedly elevated. Albumin scan using Tc-99m human serum albumin revealed increased tracer activity in the proximal small bowel. [1] Altered immunity and chan...

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Published in:Journal of ophthalmic & vision research 2017-04, Vol.12 (2), p.245-246
Main Authors: Wong, Angela Hiu Yan, Li, Stephen Tak Lun, Ho, Chi Kin, Yiu, Po Fat
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Complications and side effects
Edema
Intestinal diseases
Letter
Lupus
Patients
Proteins
Risk factors
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Summary:Autoimmune markers including anti-nuclear antibody, rheumatoid factor, erythrocyte sedimentation rate, and C-reactive protein levels were all markedly elevated. Albumin scan using Tc-99m human serum albumin revealed increased tracer activity in the proximal small bowel. [1] Altered immunity and changes in osmotic pressure are proposed as mechanisms for development of serous retinal detachment. A complex immune reaction resulting in hyperpermeability of the choroidal vasculature also plays a role in disease development, as reported in a case...
ISSN:2008-2010
2008-322X
2008-322X
DOI:10.4103/jovr.jovr_117_16