Ultrahigh-resolution optical coherence tomography of canthaxanthine retinal crystals.
A case of crystalline retinopathy caused by prolonged ingestion of an oral tanning agent containing canthaxanthine is described. Color fundus photography and ultrahigh-resolution optical coherence tomography were performed.
Chan
Annie
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New England Eye Center (AC, JSD), Tufts-New England Medical Center, Tufts University School of Medicine, Boston, MA 02111-1533, USA.
Ko
Tony H
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Duker
Jay S
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D000975:Antioxidants / Q000009:adverse effects*; D016644:Canthaxanthin / Q000009:adverse effects*; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D007089:Image Enhancement; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012160:Retina / Q000187:drug effects* / Q000473:pathology; D012164:Retinal Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000175:diagnosis*; D041623:Tomography, Optical Coherence / Q000379:methods*
D000975:Antioxidants; D016644:Canthaxanthin