Unusual cause for non-detection of retained metallic foreign body on ocular ultrasonography.
Ultrasound biomicroscopy has become a valuable adjunct in the evaluation of occult ocular foreign bodies. An unusual cause for non-detection of a metallic retained intraocular foreign body is described. In this case, the usual 'shadowing' was not discernible as the foreign body was lying just over the optic disc.
Prakash
Gunjan
G
Venkatesh
Pradeep
P
Garg
Satpal
S
D000062:Accidents, Occupational; D000328:Adult; D003951:Diagnostic Errors; D005129:Eye Foreign Bodies / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D015807:Eye Injuries, Penetrating / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008670:Metals; D012163:Retinal Detachment / Q000601:surgery; D014463:Ultrasonography; D014821:Vitrectomy; D014823:Vitreous Hemorrhage / Q000601:surgery
D008670:Metals