DR. ANUPAMA SHARMA

DR. RAHUL PRASAD, DR. JENNIFER GAGRAI, DR. VARSHA BHAGAT

Abstract

ABSTRACT:Choroidal osteoma(CO)is a rare benign ossifying tumor of unknown aetiology. It typically presents as unilateral lesion.More common in healthy young females,usually located in the peripapillary or juxtapapillary regions and may extend to the macula. Choroidal neovascularisation(CNV) is a common complication leading to visual impairment. Herein we report a case of bilateral CO with secondary CNV.OBJECTIVE:To study signs and symptoms of CO and to evaluate causes of diminished vision in them.MATERIALS AND METHOD:37Y/F came with painless,gradual,progressive diminution of vision (BE) for last 8 months. Complete ophthalmological examinations revealed bilateral juxtapapillary CO involving the macula with secondaryCNV. RE6/60 vision improved to 6/12 after 3 doses of antiVEGF. LE BCVA remained 6/12 after 6months of follow up.

CONCLUSION:CO is a rare tumour but has got vision threatening complications.Early diagnosis and timely intervention can help prevent significant visual morbidity.