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Amar Pujari1, Shorya Vardhan Azad1, Rachna Meel1
1Department of Ophthalmology, Dr. Rajendra Prasad Centre for Ophthalmic Sciences, AIIMS, Delhi, New Delhi, India.
BMJ Case Reports
|December 21, 2018
Summary
This study details a rare case of early-onset esotropia in an adolescent, revealing extensive macular lesions and calcification in one eye and a distinct mass in the other.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Medical Imaging
- Pathology
Background:
- Early-onset esotropia can be associated with various intraocular pathologies.
- Comprehensive imaging is crucial for diagnosing complex retinal conditions.
Observation:
- A large macular lesion with retinochoroidal atrophy and calcification was observed in the left eye.
- The right eye presented a separate fleshy mass lesion on the temporal retina.
Findings:
- Swept-source optical coherence tomography (SS-OCT) confirmed chorioretinal thinning and calcification.
- Optical CT angiography highlighted a disorganized superficial retinal plexus.
- SS-OCT of the left eye revealed an intraretinal mass with poorly defined layers.
Implications:
- This case highlights the diverse presentations of intraocular lesions causing esotropia.
- Advanced imaging techniques like SS-OCT are vital for characterizing these findings.
- Further research may elucidate the etiology and optimal management of such rare conditions.
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