Silicone embolization from intraocular implant
Diagnosis certain
Disclosures
- updated 16 Jul 2022:
Nothing to disclose
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Findings
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CT plain study demonstrating the silicone embolization into frontal horns of both lateral ventricles from previous intraocular implant. Also, note the interval defect at the posterior aspect of the implant.
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Findings
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Previous CT 4 years back was normal with an intact intraocular implant.
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Body
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ItsIt's a rare complication of intraocular endotamponade with silicone oil due to the migration of this material along the optic nerve. Not to confuse with intraventricular haemorrhage, as it is non-dependent.
-<p>Its a rare complication of intraocular endotamponade with silicone oil due to the migration of this material along the optic nerve. Not to confuse with intraventricular haemorrhage, as it is non-dependent.</p>- +<p>It's a rare complication of intraocular endotamponade with silicone oil due to the migration of this material along the optic nerve. Not to confuse with intraventricular haemorrhage, as it is non-dependent.</p>
Presentation
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Headache and dizziness since 3for three months.
References changed:
- 1. Rasuli B & Weerakkody Y. Intra-Ocular Silicone Oil. Radiopaediaorg. 2019. <a href="https://doi.org/10.53347/rid-71984">doi:10.53347/rid-71984</a>