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Choroidal osteoma: acoustic shadowing and reduplication echoes
D H Abramson1, C A Servodidio, T A Poole
1New York Hospital-Cornell Medical Center, New York, USA.
Insight (American Society of Ophthalmic Registered Nurses)
|December 1, 1996
Summary
This case study highlights a rare choroidal osteoma diagnosed using ultrasound. Ophthalmic nurses play a key role in patient follow-up for this condition.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Medical Imaging
Background:
- Choroidal osteomas are rare, benign bone tumors of the choroid.
- Long-term monitoring is essential for managing choroidal osteomas.
Observation:
- A 27-year-old female presented with a 12-year history of a choroidal mass in her right eye.
- The mass exhibited distinct ultrasonic features suggestive of osteoma.
Findings:
- A-scan and B-scan ultrasonography revealed acoustic shadowing and reduplication echoes.
- These findings are characteristic of choroidal osteoma, aiding in diagnosis.
Implications:
- Accurate ultrasound diagnosis is crucial for identifying choroidal osteomas.
- Ophthalmic nurses are vital in facilitating regular patient examinations and follow-up care.