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Choroidal osteoma masquerading as central serous chorioretinopathy
Yang-Chen Lee1, Shwu-Jiuan Sheu
1Department of Ophthalmology, Kaohsiung Veterans General Hospital, 386 Ta-Chung 1st Road, Kaohsiung 813, Taiwan.
The Kaohsiung Journal of Medical Sciences
|December 13, 2002
Summary
A rare choroidal osteoma mimicked central serous chorioretinopathy in a 39-year-old man. Diagnostic imaging revealed a bony plaque, confirming choroidal osteoma after initial misdiagnosis.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Medical Imaging
- Retinal Diseases
Background:
- Central serous chorioretinopathy (CSCR) is a common condition causing visual disturbances.
- Choroidal osteoma is a rare benign bone tumor of the choroid.
Observation:
- A 39-year-old male presented with blurred vision, exhibiting macular elevation and fluorescein angiography leakage, suggestive of CSCR.
- Recurrent serous detachment was noted five months after initial presentation.
Findings:
- Diagnostic imaging, including CT and ultrasonography, revealed a choroidal bony plaque.
- The patient was ultimately diagnosed with choroidal osteoma.
Implications:
- This case highlights the importance of considering rare diagnoses like choroidal osteoma in atypical presentations of central serous chorioretinopathy.
- Accurate diagnosis through advanced imaging is crucial for appropriate management of visual impairments caused by choroidal lesions.