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Orbit/Oculoplastics Quiz 17
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Angela Turalba | Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary

May 11, 2006
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Clinical photo
There is significant enophthalmos OS due to the shrunken globe. The patient is mentally retarded and has been noted to pick at her left eyebrow because of the pain she's been having in that eye.
CT scan of the patient
There is significant atrophy and disorganization OS. Within the eye, there is dense calcification which can often be seen in phthisical eyes.

Case History
40 year-old woman with a remote history of trauma and blindness OS presents with pain OS.
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Questions
1. What is the diagnosis?
2. What is the etiology of this condition?
3. What is the natural history of this condition?
4. What are the clinical and radiologic characteristics of this condition
5. What is the differential diagnosis for intraocular calcification?
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