Proptosis in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

Proptosis in SLE patients represents a diagnostic dilemma, as well as a therapeutic challenge. As our case demonstrates, SLE should be considered in the differential diagnosis of orbital pseudotumor.

Waleed A. Hassan, MD, is a lecturer of rheumatology at Benha University Hospital in Qalubiya, Egypt.

Samy A. Abdelnaby, MSc, is a fellow of ophthalmology at Benha University Hospital in Qalubiya, Egypt.

Yasser M. Abdelhady, MSc, is assistant lecturer of radiology at Benha University Hospital in Qalubiya, Egypt.

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