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Could lupus cause enlarged optic nerves?

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Dr. Thomas Namey answered

Specializes in Rheumatology

Lupus can...: Systemic lupus erythematosus can cause optic neuritis which can enlarge the nerves secondary to inflammation, but you would have eye and/or visual issues as well. Simply seeing this on MRI may mean nothing at all.

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Answered 6/10/2014

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