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- U K Raina, D Tuli, R Arora, D K Mehta, and M Taneja.
- Guru Nanak Eye Center, Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi, India. vraina@vsnl.com
- Am. J. Ophthalmol. 2000 Dec 1;130(6):843-5.
PurposeTo report a case of tubercular endophthalmitis simulating retinoblastoma.MethodsCase report. An 8-year-old female presented with a history of complete loss of vision and a white pupillary reflex in the left eye of 3 month's duration.ResultsRetinoblastoma could not be excluded on the basis of clinical examination and relevant investigational studies. In the left eye, a computed tomography (CT) scan demonstrated a large vitreous mass with foci of calcification. Enucleation in the left eye was performed, and histopathological examination revealed a chronic granulomatous endophthalmitis and acid-fast bacilli consistent with tubercular pathology.ConclusionThis case illustrates that tubercular endophthalmitis with leukocoria and a vitreous mass containing focal calcification may simulate retinoblastoma.
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