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Misdiagnosis of Peripapillary Staphyloma as Retrobulbar Tumour: A Case Report
Neuro-Ophthalmology, 06/30/09

Du Y et al. - The patient was initially misdiagnosed as having a retrobulbar tumour. However, detailed fundus examination showed a very deep excavation surrounding the disc and magnetic resonance imaging revealed excavation of the posterior wall connected to the vitreous cavity. These findings suggested a diagnosis of peripapillary staphyloma. The reasons for the misdiagnosis are discussed.

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