How do you manage occlusive bilateral retinal vasculitis with isolated lupus anticoagulant positivity?
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Rheumatology · Legacy Devers Eye Institute
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Although I consider myself an expert on retinal vasculitis, I would often solicit help from a physician with expertise in coagulation, especially if that expertise is related specifically to the lupus anticoagulant. A tremendous part of the treatment strategy depends on the location and severity of ...
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Rheumatology · SUNY Upstate Medical University
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I would take this very seriously and employ immune suppression and full anticoagulation with coumadin.
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Rheumatology · Wright State University
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I have never seen this situation, thankfully.
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Rheumatology · University of Chicago
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If occlusive, treat with anticoagulation.
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