Presentation
Incidental finding in a patient with visual loss
Patient Data
Age: 75 years
Gender: Male
Note: This case has been tagged as "legacy" as it no longer meets image preparation and/or other case publication guidelines.
From the case:
Ectopia lentis
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The left lens is displaced posteriorly, lying within the vitreous humor.
From the case:
Ectopia lentis
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The left lens is displaced posteriorly, lying within the vitreous humor.
Case Discussion
Crystalline lens assessment should be included in the radiologic review of the cranium (if included in the field of view) with special note of its nature and location in trauma patients.
Radiologic appearance of crystalline lenses:
- hyperdense on CT
- hypointense on T2W images