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Bilateral Choroidal Osteomas in an Elderly Woman: A Case Report
Cristina Maltese1,2, Paola Cassottana1,2, Aldo Vagge1,2
1Clinica Oculistica, Department of Neurosciences, Rehabilitation, Ophthalmology, Genetics, Maternal and Child Health (DiNOGMI), University of Genoa, Genoa, Italy.
Case Reports in Ophthalmology
|September 26, 2022
Summary
Choroidal osteoma, a rare benign ossifying tumor, typically affects young women unilaterally. This case highlights bilateral choroidal osteomas incidentally found in an elderly woman, challenging typical presentations.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Oncology
Background:
- Choroidal osteoma is a rare, benign ossifying tumor of unknown cause.
- It typically presents unilaterally in young females, potentially causing vision loss.
Observation:
- An asymptomatic 84-year-old Caucasian woman presented with incidentally detected bilateral fundus lesions.
- B-scan ultrasound confirmed bilateral, highly reflective, calcified choroidal lesions with a cone of shadow.
Findings:
- The case report details bilateral choroidal osteomas in an elderly woman.
- This presentation contrasts with the typical unilateral occurrence in younger individuals.
Implications:
- This case expands the known clinical spectrum of choroidal osteoma.
- It suggests that elderly individuals, even if asymptomatic, may present with bilateral choroidal osteomas.
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