Optical Coherence Tomography of Retinal Granulomas in Presumed Ocular Sarcoidosis

Background

Optical coherence tomography (OCT) findings in choroidal granulomas are well described in the literature [1] – [5]. They are described as round, hyporeflective areas or nodules within the choroidal stroma. OCT findings of retinal granulomas are less well described; only case reports have been published in cases of sarcoidosis or Blau syndrome [6], [7], [8]. The purpose of this case report is to depict OCT findings over time in a case of presumed ocular sarcoidosis with retinal granulomas.

Publication History

Received: 16 October 2022

Accepted: 16 December 2022

Article published online:
25 April 2023

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