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[Sclerochoroidal calcification associated with hypovitaminosis D]
M A Sierra-Rodríguez1, C Bailez Fidalgo1, F Sáenz-Francés2
1Servicio de Oftalmología, Hospital el Bierzo, Ponferrada, León, España.
Archivos De La Sociedad Espanola De Oftalmologia
|November 26, 2013
Summary
This case report details bilateral sclerochoroidal calcifications in a patient with severe vitamin D deficiency. This highlights the importance of metabolic evaluation for such infrequent ocular findings.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Endocrinology
- Radiology
Background:
- Sclerochoroidal calcifications are rare, characterized by calcium deposits in the sclera and choroid.
- While often idiopathic, they can be linked to systemic metabolic disorders, necessitating comprehensive metabolic workups.
Observation:
- Funduscopy revealed bilateral white-yellow subretinal lesions in the superotemporal mid-periphery.
- Ultrasound and CT scans confirmed hyperechogenic lesions at the scleral and choroidal levels, indicative of calcifications.
Findings:
- Metabolic studies identified severe vitamin D deficiency as the sole significant finding.
- The patient presented with bilateral posterior sclerochoroidal calcifications.
Implications:
- This case underscores the association between sclerochoroidal calcifications and vitamin D deficiency.
- Highlights the need for thorough metabolic screening in patients with sclerochoroidal calcifications to identify underlying systemic conditions.
Keywords:
Calcificación esclerocoroideaCalcium metabolismDeficiencia de Vitamina DEstudio metabólicoHipovitaminosis DHypovitaminosis DMetabolic studyMetabolismo del calcioSclerochoroidal calcificationsVitamin D deficiencyMore Related Videos
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