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Posttraumatic acute choroidopathy.

Authors :
Dikmetas Ö
Abaza A
Gelisken F
Source :
International ophthalmology [Int Ophthalmol] 2019 Feb; Vol. 39 (2), pp. 445-447. Date of Electronic Publication: 2017 Dec 19.
Publication Year :
2019

Abstract

Purpose: To report a case of acute choroidopathy following a blunt ocular trauma.<br />Methods: Ocular examination included dilated fundus examination and optical coherence tomography enhanced depth imaging (OCT-EDI).<br />Patients: Single-patient case report.<br />Case Report: A 10-year-old boy was referred following a blunt trauma to the right eye. The visual acuity diminished to 20/200 and mild hemorrhage was found in the anterior chamber. The fundoscopy was unremarkable. An OCT-EDI revealed a choroidal thickening and detachment at the macula. Six month later, the choroidal morphology resolved and the visual acuity improved.<br />Conclusions: This study reported a case of acute choroidopathy associated with temporary thickening of the choroid and separation of the Haller's layer from the sclera. OCT-EDI helped to detect and monitor the morphological changes in the apparently normal-looking macular choroid after ocular trauma. Further case reports with long term follow-up are needed to clarify the clinical impact of posttraumatic acute choroidopathy.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1573-2630
Volume :
39
Issue :
2
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
International ophthalmology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
29260502
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10792-017-0810-1