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Bilateral choroidal osteoma with optic atrophy.

Ramesh Murthy¹, Tathagat Das, Amit Gupta

¹Department of Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus, L V Prasad Eye Institute, Hyderabad, India. drrameshmurthy@gmail.com

Journal of AAPOS : the Official Publication of the American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus

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Choroidal osteoma, a rare choroidal lesion, can affect young women. This case highlights bilateral choroidal osteoma in a 15-year-old girl, presenting with optic atrophy of unclear origin.

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Area of Science:

Ophthalmology
Medical Imaging
Pathology

Background:

Choroidal osteoma is a rare benign bone tumor of the choroid.
It typically affects young women, often presenting in the second decade of life.
Long-term complications can include subretinal neovascularization and fluid accumulation.

Observation:

A 15-year-old female presented with bilateral choroidal osteoma.
The patient exhibited advanced bilateral optic atrophy.
The etiology of the optic atrophy was not definitively determined.

Findings:

Bilateral choroidal osteoma was diagnosed in a young female patient.
Associated optic atrophy was noted bilaterally.
Potential causes for optic atrophy included mechanical pressure or ischemic damage.

Implications:

This case underscores the importance of monitoring for complications in choroidal osteoma.
Further investigation may be needed to elucidate the causes of optic atrophy in such cases.
Understanding the pathogenesis of choroidal osteoma and its complications is crucial for patient management.