Sara Bouchriha*, Selma Ouazzani, Sarah Belghmaidi, Ibtissam Hajji and Abdeljalil Moutaouakil

Ophthalmology Department, CHU Mohamed VI, Marrakech, Morocco

*Corresponding Author: Sara Bouchriha, Ophthalmology Department, CHU Mohamed VI, Marrakech, Morocco.

Received: March 25, 2024; Published: May 02, 2024

Abstract

Choroidal tuberculoma is a rare form of ocular manifestation of tuberculosis; it is seen exceptionally in immunocompetent subjects. It poses both a diagnostic and therapeutic challenge. The main differential diagnosis is malignant melanoma, a diagnostic error could lead to aggressive treatment of the eye.

Keywords: Choroidal Tuberculoma; Eye; Ocular Tuberculosis

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Citation

Citation: Sara Bouchriha., et al. “Pseudotumoral Form of Choroidal Tuberculosis: A Case Report".Acta Scientific Ophthalmology 7.6 (2024): 07-10.

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