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Choroidal osteoma - case reports.

N Khan¹, N A Rahman, M S Uddin

¹Dr Nazneen Khan, Assistant Professor, Department of Ophthalmology, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU), Shahbagh, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

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Choroidal osteoma, a rare benign tumor, affects young females, often unilaterally. Diagnosis involves various imaging techniques, with most cases not requiring treatment.

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Area of Science:

Ophthalmology
Oncology

Background:

Choroidal osteoma is an exceptionally rare benign bone tumor originating in the choroid layer of the eye.
This condition predominantly affects young female patients.

Observation:

The study presents four case histories of choroidal osteoma.
All documented cases involved young female patients.
Three cases presented with unilateral involvement, while one case exhibited bilateral disease.
No familial history of the condition was reported among the patients.

Findings:

Diagnosis of choroidal osteoma relies on a combination of clinical examination and advanced imaging modalities.
These diagnostic tools include fundoscopy, ocular B-scan ultrasonography, X-ray of the orbit, fundus fluorescein angiography (FFA), optical coherence tomography (OCT), and CT scan of the orbit.
The majority of choroidal osteoma cases do not necessitate active treatment.
The presence of hemorrhage within the lesion may indicate sub-retinal neovascularization.

Implications:

Sub-retinal neovascularization associated with choroidal osteoma typically warrants treatment.
Treatment options for sub-retinal neovascularization include laser photocoagulation or intravitreal anti-VEGF injections.
Early diagnosis and appropriate management are crucial for preserving visual function in patients with choroidal osteoma.