Optic Disc Pit Associated With Choroidal Coloboma: Case Report And Short Review

Area of Science:

• Ophthalmology
• Developmental Biology
• Retinal Imaging

Background:

• Optic disc pits are congenital anomalies potentially arising from incomplete embryonic fissure closure.
• These defects can be associated with various ocular abnormalities, including choroidal and retinal anomalies.
• Serous macular detachment is a known complication of optic disc pits.

Observation:

• A case report details a 32-year-old male with an optic disc pit in his left eye.
• The patient also presented with an independent choroidal coloboma inferior to the peripapillary area.
• Macular retinoschisis with associated serous detachment was observed.

Findings:

• The co-occurrence of an optic disc pit and a separate choroidal coloboma was documented.
• The combined anomalies led to the development of macular retinoschisis and serous macular detachment.
• This presentation suggests a potential link between these congenital defects.

Implications:

• This case expands the understanding of optic disc pit-associated anomalies.
• It underscores the importance of thorough examination for associated congenital defects in patients with optic disc pits.
• Further research may elucidate the shared developmental pathways involved in these conditions.