Ophthalmology

Vasculitis

Questions discussed in this category

How would you approach management of nodular scleritis in the setting of suspected GCA?

Can nodular scleritis be a presenting manifestation of GCA?

How do you approach tapering immunosuppression in a patient with a history of Susac Syndrome who has stabilized on MMF and IVIG?

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Do you routinely obtain baseline vascular imaging (CTA, MRA, PET) in patients with suspected GCA, but negative temporal artery biopsy?

Per 2021 GCA Vasculitis Guidelines: low evidence, but conditional recommendation for CTA neck, chest, abd/pelvis. Is anybody following this or do you ...

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How would you approach management of incidentally identified unilateral retinal vasculitis with subsequent labs revealing +P-ANCA?

Patient is asymptomatic. Labs showed +P-ANCA 1:160. Negative MPO and PR3.

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How long do you continue immunosuppression in patients with Behcet's who have a history of mucocutaneous and ocular disease, but are now in remission?

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How would you approach persistent episcleritis/uveitis due to PR3+ GPA, which needs low dose prednisone to control, despite induction with Rituximab?

Other manifestations improved (renal function has stabilized, fatigue, arthritis, and LCV have resolved). Ophthalmologist has controlled the uveitis u...

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What is your approach to the workup for an underlying systemic condition in a patient presenting with retinal vasculitis?

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Can giant cell arteritis present with a partial cranial neuropathy?

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Do you generally recommend low dose aspirin for patients with giant cell arteritis?

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What is your steroid-sparing agent of choice to treat GCA given the current tocilizumab shortage?

Thoughts on sarilumab vs methotrexate, or just treat with steroids alone

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How long do you continue steroid-sparing agents such as tocilizumab for GCA once the disease is in remission off steroids?

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