Pseudotumoral form of sclerochoroidal tuberculosis: a case report

The Authors report the US, CT and MR features of sclerochoroidal tuberculosis simulating a choroidal tumor in a 16 Year old female presenting with acute unilateral visual loss. Fundoscopic examination and fluorescein angiography showed a tumor at the posterior pole of the globe. CT and MRI showed th...

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Published in:Journal de radiologie 2004-02, Vol.85 (2 Pt 1), p.131-134
Main Authors: Semlali, S, El-Quassar, A, Atmane, M, Benkirane, N, Chakir, N, El-Hassani, Mr, Benchekroune, N, Berraho-Hamani, A, Jiddane, M
Format: Article
Language:fre
Subjects:
Adolescent
Choroid Diseases - diagnosis
Choroid Neoplasms - diagnosis
Diagnosis, Differential
Diagnostic Imaging
Female
Fluorescein Angiography
Humans
Image Enhancement
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Melanoma - diagnosis
Scleral Diseases - diagnosis
Tomography, X-Ray Computed
Tuberculoma, Intracranial - diagnosis
Tuberculosis, Miliary - diagnosis
Tuberculosis, Ocular - diagnosis
Tuberculosis, Pulmonary - diagnosis
Ultrasonography
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Summary:The Authors report the US, CT and MR features of sclerochoroidal tuberculosis simulating a choroidal tumor in a 16 Year old female presenting with acute unilateral visual loss. Fundoscopic examination and fluorescein angiography showed a tumor at the posterior pole of the globe. CT and MRI showed the choroidal process and cerebral lesions suggestive of tuberculomas. The evolution was favorable with antituberculous treatment. Ocular tuberculosis is rare, especially the pseudotumoral form. It can simulate a choroidal tumor. Radiologists should be familiar with this appearance because the lesion is reversible with antituberculous treatment.
ISSN:0221-0363