Isolated Chorioretinal Coloboma: A Case Report

Cureus. 2022 Aug 16;14(8):e28048. doi: 10.7759/cureus.28048. eCollection 2022 Aug.

Abstract

Ocular coloboma is a rare congenital anomaly that arises due to an abnormality in embryogenesis. It occurs due to failed fusion of the embryonic fissure resulting in a persistent defect. Colobomas may present with vision loss but are most commonly asymptomatic and diagnosed incidentally. In this article, we present a case of asymptomatic chorioretinal coloboma diagnosed on routine screening. The patient was managed with prophylactic argon laser retinopexy to prevent complications leading to visual impairment in the future.

Keywords: chorioretinal coloboma; congenital abnormalities; retinal detachment; retinopexy; visual field defect.

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  • Case Reports