Optical coherence tomography of west african crystalline maculopathy.

Authors :: Baker PS
Ho AC
Spirn MJ
Source :: Retinal cases & brief reports [Retin Cases Brief Rep] 2009 Winter; Vol. 3 (1), pp. 31-2.
Publication Year :: 2009
Abstract: Purpose: To describe a case of West African crystalline maculopathy and the optical coherence tomography (OCT) findings.<br />Methods: A 47-year-old West African woman presented with bilateral yellow-green refractile crystals clustered in the fovea. She had proliferative diabetic retinopathy and a long history of chewing kola nuts. Given her history and clinical examination findings, a diagnosis of West African crystalline maculopathy was made.<br />Results: OCT revealed that the foveal crystals were located in the innermost layers of the retina.<br />Conclusions: OCT findings, along with history and examination, can be helpful in confirming the diagnosis of West African crystalline maculopathy.