title: Reversible chalcosis.
abstract: A patient with an initially undiagnosed copper containing intraocular foreign body developed chalcosis 4 1/2 years after penetrating injury. The case was followed for approximately 15 years after which time the foreign body expelled itself with complete reversal of the ocular signs and improvement in visual acuity.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D003300:Copper / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000378:metabolism; D005131:Eye Injuries / Q000150:complications; D005548:Foreign-Body Migration / Q000503:physiopathology; D005549:Foreign-Body Reaction / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D014786:Vision Disorders / Q000209:etiology
chemical_list: D003300:Copper