Jones, R. orcid.org/0000-0002-2176-0266, Pepper, I., Ross, I. orcid.org/0000-0001-9868-9341 et al. (1 more author) (2025) Optic disc swelling associated with retained metallic intraocular foreign body. BMJ Case Reports, 18 (4). e261236. ISSN 1757-790X
Abstract
We report a case of a man in his 40s who presented with a swollen optic disc and a metallic intraocular foreign body (IOFB) impacted on the retinal surface of the same eye. The IOFB was removed by vitrectomy and the swelling of the optic nerve slowly resolved. Literature search revealed one previous report of a retained IOFB associated with optic disc swelling as part of an ocular siderosis case series. The possibility that the optic disc swelling in our patient was as a result of a local toxic reaction to the metallic foreign body is discussed.
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Keywords: | Optic Disk; Humans; Papilledema; Eye Foreign Bodies; Eye Injuries, Penetrating; Metals; Vitrectomy; Middle Aged; Male |
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Institution: | The University of Sheffield |
Academic Units: | The University of Sheffield > Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health (Sheffield) The University of Sheffield > Faculty of Engineering (Sheffield) > School of Chemical, Materials and Biological Engineering |
Depositing User: | Symplectic Sheffield |
Date Deposited: | 03 Jun 2025 13:40 |
Last Modified: | 03 Jun 2025 13:40 |
Status: | Published |
Publisher: | BMJ |
Refereed: | Yes |
Identification Number: | 10.1136/bcr-2024-261236 |
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Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID): | oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:227315 |
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