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[Optical coherence tomography in choroidal osteoma: case report]
Mário Junqueira Nóbrega1, Cristina Martins Faria Bortolotto
1Hospital de Olhos Sadalla Amin Ghanem, Joinville, SC. mjn@terra.com.br
Arquivos Brasileiros De Oftalmologia
|December 3, 2005
Summary
This case study highlights a choroidal osteoma diagnosis in a 62-year-old male. Optical coherence tomography aids in diagnosing this rare choroidal tumor.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Medical Imaging
- Oncology
Background:
- Choroidal osteoma is a rare, benign ossifying tumor of the choroid.
- Early diagnosis is crucial for appropriate management and visual preservation.
Observation:
- A 62-year-old male presented with a suspicious lesion in the posterior pole of his right eye.
- The lesion was well-defined, elevated, with internal vasculature and signs of choroidal neovascularization.
Findings:
- Diagnosis was confirmed using A-scan and B-scan ultrasonography and computed tomography.
- Optical coherence tomography revealed high reflectivity and RPE-choriocapillaris elevation at the neovascularization site.
Implications:
- Optical coherence tomography is a valuable tool for diagnosing choroidal osteoma, despite variable tomographic findings.
- This case contributes to understanding the imaging characteristics of choroidal osteoma.