The most likely diagnosis is: | OphthalmologyWeb: The Ultimate Online Resource for Ophthalmologists

Friday, December 17, 2010

The most likely diagnosis is:

traction retinal detachment
tigroid fundus
epiretinal membrane
thyroid-related ophthalmopathy

Correct Answer: thyroid-related ophthalmopathy

The fundus image depicts chorioretinal folds, which can be caused by globe compression from the enlarged extraocular muscles of TRO.

A Hollenhorst plaque is composed of:
1. calcium
2. fibrin
3. bacteria
4. cholesterol
check the answer
The most appropriate test to obtain for this patient is:
1. Blood pressure measurement
2. ANA
3. Chest X-ray
4. CD4 count
check the answer
A patient with the fundus lesion shown is at risk for developing:
1. cystoid macular edema
2. choroidal neovascularization
3. retinal detachment
4. hypotony maculopathy
check the answer
The vitreous particles of asteroid hyalosis are composed of:
1. hyaline
2. cholesterol
3. calcium
4. amyloid
check the answer
All of the following are risk factors for the disorder shown EXCEPT:
1. iris color
2. obesity
3. smoking
4. hypertension
check the answer

CareCloud Charts For Ophthalmology
Get all of the tools you need to deliver... view product
SPECTRALIS Diagnostic Imaging Platform
A modular and upgradeable ophthalmic ... view product

View all Featured Products »

Keep up with our latest articles, news and events. Plus, get special offers and more delivered to your inbox.

Like us
on Facebook Follow us
on Twitter

OphthalmologyWeb wants to hear from you. Submit your case studies, clinical pearls, practice management tips, editorial, or other manuscripts.

Learn more about writing for us