Bilateral Scleritis and Choroidal Infarction in a Postpartum Patient with Antiphospholipid Syndrome

Abstract Purpose: To report a postpartum case of antiphospholipid syndrome (APS) presenting with bilateral scleritis and choroidal infarction. Methods: The patient underwent a comprehensive ophthalmic examination and multimodal imaging. Results: A 32-year-old female presented 3 days postpartum with bilateral anterior scleritis, left-sided posterior scleritis, and bilateral choroidal infarcts. Systemic workup revealed elevated cardiolipin and beta-2 glycoprotein I antibodies, leading to a diagnosis of primary APS. Treatment with corticosteroids and anticoagulation resulted in significant visual improvement and anatomical reconstruction of the ellipsoid zone. Conclusions: Patients with postpartum APS can present with atypical ocular inflammation. Early recognition is essential for prompt systemic evaluation and treatment to support visual recovery.

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Journal of Current Ophthalmology
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2026-08-03
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https://doi.org/10.4103/joco.joco_49_26
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Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Research
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Bilateral Scleritis and Choroidal Infarction in a Postpartum Patient with Antiphospholipid Syndrome

Bria George, Cameron Garner, Melis Kabaalioğlu Güner, Nicholas Strobl
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Bilateral Scleritis and Choroidal Infarction in a Postpartum Patient with Antiphospholipid Syndrome

Bria George, Cameron Garner, Melis Kabaalioğlu Güner, Nicholas Strobl
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Abstract Purpose: To report a postpartum case of antiphospholipid syndrome (APS) presenting with bilateral scleritis and choroidal infarction. Methods: The patient underwent a comprehensive ophthalmic examination and multimodal imaging. Results: A 32-year-old female presented 3 days postpartum with bilateral anterior scleritis, left-sided posterior scleritis, and bilateral choroidal infarcts. Systemic workup revealed elevated cardiolipin and beta-2 glycoprotein I antibodies, leading to a diagnosis of primary APS. Treatment with corticosteroids and anticoagulation resulted in significant visual improvement and anatomical reconstruction of the ellipsoid zone. Conclusions: Patients with postpartum APS can present with atypical ocular inflammation. Early recognition is essential for prompt systemic evaluation and treatment to support visual recovery.

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