[Retinal toxicity following chloroquine therapy].

Abstract

CASE REPORT:

Two cases of bilateral ocular toxicity following chloroquine therapy in two women with systemic lupus erythematosus are presented.

DISCUSSION:

Retinal toxicity due to chloroquine is an uncommon iatrogenic disease. It is dose-dependent. New cases are still being described despite the application of ophthalmic screening techniques.

• Authors: A Ferreras, I Pinilla, E Abecia, A B Pajarín, F M Honrubia
• Journal: Archivos de la Sociedad Espanola de Oftalmologia (Arch Soc Esp Oftalmol) Vol. 82 Issue 2 Pg. 103-8 (Feb 2007) ISSN: 0365-6691 [Print] Spain
• Vernacular Title: Toxicidad retiniana secundaria a tratamiento con cloroquina.
• PMID: 17323250 (Publication Type: Case Reports, English Abstract, Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Chloroquine

Topics

• Adult
• Chloroquine (adverse effects)
• Female
• Humans
• Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic (drug therapy)
• Middle Aged
• Retinal Diseases (chemically induced)