Retina A Hollenhorst plaque is composed of: | OphthalmologyWeb: The Ultimate Online Resource for Ophthalmologists

Posted: December 20, 2010

A Hollenhorst plaque is composed of:

a) calcium
b) fibrin
c) bacteria
d) cholesterol

Correct Answer: cholesterol

Hollenhorst plaques are cholesterol emboli.

The photo seen below is of a patient presenting with proptosis, pain and increased intraocular pressure on the left. A corresponding MRI is below. What is the most likely diagnosis?
1. Carotid-cavernous fistula
2. Cavernous hemangioma
3. Retrobulbar hematoma
4. Thyroid eye disease
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The patient in the picture received an injection of Botox. Which muscles were targeted?
1. frontalis + orbicularis
2. corrugators + procerus
3. orbicularis + procerus
4. corrugators + nasalis
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Microspherophakia is not associated with:
1. Alport’s syndrome
2. Rubella
3. Peter’s anomaly
4. Syphilis
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What is the most common granulomatous inflammation seen in the eyelid?
1. sarcoidosis
2. seborrheic keratosis
3. chalazion
4. papilloma
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The patient depicted in the photo was scheduled for a surgical procedure which was aborted at the beginning of the case. The photo was taken 2 weeks after the scheduled surgery. What was the most likely intraoperative event?
1. post injection retrobulbar hematoma
2. infection from nonsterile instruments
3. cautery fire
4. allergic reaction to surgical drapes
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