Anterior chamber cholesterolosis in a patient with retinoblastoma.
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چکیده
Anterior chamber cholesterolosis is a rare phenomenon typically associated with non-neoplastic conditions such as hyphema or Coats disease; it has never been reported to be associated with intraocular malignancy. We report a case of anterior chamber cholesterolosis presenting in the setting of retinoblastoma and discuss clinical features relevant for its differentiation from Coats disease.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Digital journal of ophthalmology : DJO
دوره 22 1 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2016