Choroidal Osteoma with Focal Choroidal Excavation Masquerading as Active Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada: A Case Report

This case illustrates a rare instance of choroidal osteoma masquerading as a posterior relapse of VKH disease. It emphasizes the critical importance of differentiating inflammatory from non-inflammatory choroidal lesions in patients with a history of uveitis. Careful interpretation of multimodal imaging is essential to avoid misdiagnosis, prevent unnecessary immunosuppressive treatment, and reduce associated risks, ultimately leading to improved patient outcomes.

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Case Reports in Ophthalmology
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2026-02-16
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https://doi.org/10.1159/000550373
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Ocular Oncology and Treatments
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Choroidal Osteoma with Focal Choroidal Excavation Masquerading as Active Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada: A Case Report

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Choroidal Osteoma with Focal Choroidal Excavation Masquerading as Active Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada: A Case Report

Hanan A. Alshalan, Shaima K. Alharazi, Nora A. Alyousif
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Abstract

This case illustrates a rare instance of choroidal osteoma masquerading as a posterior relapse of VKH disease. It emphasizes the critical importance of differentiating inflammatory from non-inflammatory choroidal lesions in patients with a history of uveitis. Careful interpretation of multimodal imaging is essential to avoid misdiagnosis, prevent unnecessary immunosuppressive treatment, and reduce associated risks, ultimately leading to improved patient outcomes.

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