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A case series of choroidal lesions and their unique presentation

International Journal of Medical Ophthalmology · 2020 · Vol. 2(2) · pp. 15–17
Nagalakshmi Narayana SwamyAlhaj Farhath TasneemIrvathur Vittal NayakYalavali IndrajaSara Na stain

Abstract

Background: To investigate the clinic-pathological manifestations of different choroidal lesions in aiding better diagnosis. Method: Patients aged 29, 21, 56years presented with visual acuity deficit due to focal choroidal lesions. Anterior segment: Normal in first two cases. 56year old patient had festooned pupil right eye with 1+ cell’s in anterior chamber Fundus: Case 1: A well-defined lesion which appears elevated with scalloped margins in juxta papillary region with similar lesion in the left eye Case 2: Bilateral single well defined choroidal lesion in the posterior pole beneath superotemporal arcade with sub retinal fluid present. Case 3: A raised grey white lesion the temporal posterior pole near macula. Result: Diagnosis of bilateral choroidal osteoma, choroid granuloma secondary to TB with crohns and choroidal granuloma secondary to toxoplasmosis was considered respectively and treated. Conclusion: Every choroidal lesion has special characteristics, and supported ancillary testing aids in diagnosis and treatment.

Ocular Oncology and TreatmentsOcular Diseases and Behçet’s SyndromeOcular Disorders and TreatmentsMedicineLesionPosterior poleFundus (uterus)ChoroidOphthalmologyPosterior segment of eyeballPupilVisual acuityPathology
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