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Bilateral macular calcification

Case contributed by: Dr Frank Gaillard

Presentation:

Elderly patient. Incidental finding

From the case: Bilateral macular calcification

Modality: CT

non-contrast

Case Discussion:

CT through the orbits demonstrates bilateral calcifications located at the site of the macula. This is consistent with age related macular degeneration with calcified drusen - (Bruch membrane drusen of the retina) (Drusen is more common at the optic nerve head).

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