Penetrating foreign body - globe

Case contributed by Maulik S Patel
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Penetrating eye injury.

ultrasound

There is a metallic focus in the temporal aspect.

A defect is seen in the posterior capsule of lens.

Case Discussion

X-ray confirmed the diagnosis (not shown).

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