A case of choroidal osteoma with subsequent laser induced decalcification

Int Ophthalmol. 2001;24(1):41-3. doi: 10.1023/a:1014470730194.

Abstract

A rare benign tumor, choroidal osteoma with accompanying choroidal neovascularization treated with laser photocoagulation is reported. Limited decalcification was noted at the borders of laser photocoagulation.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Calcinosis / metabolism
  • Calcinosis / pathology
  • Calcinosis / surgery
  • Calcium / metabolism
  • Choroid Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Choroid Neoplasms / surgery*
  • Choroidal Neovascularization / pathology
  • Choroidal Neovascularization / surgery
  • Female
  • Fluorescein Angiography
  • Humans
  • Laser Coagulation*
  • Osteoma / pathology*
  • Osteoma / surgery*
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed
  • Visual Acuity

Substances

  • Calcium