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Calcific Scleral Plaques
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Demographics: 81 years old, Male
Indication: Fall

Calcific Scleral Plaques

Findings

  • No acute fracture or foreign body.  Small calcification at the insertion sites of the medial rectus muscles bilaterally, compatible with benign calcified scleral plaques.

Diagnosis

Calcific Scleral Plaques

Discussion

  • Calcific scleral plaques are typically located at the insertion of the medial and lateral rectus muscles on the globe.

    • The presence of senile plaques increases with age and they are common in elderly patients (>20% in patients at 80 years and older).

    • Usually can be distinguished from a foreign body given typical location and patient age.

Annotated Images & Illustrations

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