CASE REPORT
Bilateral Idiopathic Sclerochoroidal Calcifications
Venkatesh L. Brahma1, *, Sumit P. Shah1, Nauman A. Chaudhry2, Jonathan L. Prenner1
Article Information
Identifiers and Pagination:
Year: 2017Volume: 11
First Page: 76
Last Page: 79
Publisher ID: TOOPHTJ-11-76
DOI: 10.2174/1874364101711010076
Article History:
Received Date: 30/06/2016Revision Received Date: 20/12/2016
Acceptance Date: 15/03/2017
Electronic publication date: 27/04/2017
Collection year: 2017

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Abstract
Background:
Sclerochoroidal calcification (SCC) is a rare and benign condition found mostly in middle-aged and elderly Caucasian men, characterized by multiple yellow-white lesions seen most commonly in the temporal regions of the fundus. While they may be concerning for benign tumors, primary neoplasias or metastases, SCCs most commonly present as asymptomatic findings during routine ophthalmologic testing and have a very good prognosis as they rarely cause visual deficits.
Objective:
To report and describe the findings in a case of bilateral idiopathic sclerochoroidal calcifications.
Methods:
A retrospective case report.
Results:
Repeated ophthalmological exams, including fundoscopic examination, ultrasonography, optical coherence tomography and fluorescein angiography, were all consistent bilateral idiopathic sclerochoroidal calcifications.
Conclusion:
While most cases of idiopathic sclerochoroidal calcifications represent a benign ophthalmological condition, there are known associations with other systemic conditions, such as hyperthyroidism, hyperparathyroidism, Bartter’s syndrome and Gitelman’s syndrome. It is for this reason that these patients warrant a full systemic work-up in addition to careful ophthalmological monitoring.