CT APPEARANCE OF A TRAUMATIC CATARACT

Authors
SEGEV Y GOLDSTEIN M LAZAR M REIDERGROSWASSER I
Citation
Y. Segev et al., CT APPEARANCE OF A TRAUMATIC CATARACT, American journal of neuroradiology, 16(5), 1995, pp. 1174-1175
Citations number
5
Categorie Soggetti
Neurosciences,"Radiology,Nuclear Medicine & Medical Imaging
Journal title
American journal of neuroradiology → ACNP
ISSN journal
01956108
Volume
16
Issue
5
Year of publication
1995
Pages
1174 - 1175
Database
ISI
SICI code
0195-6108(1995)16:5<1174:CAOATC>2.0.ZU;2-P
Abstract
We describe a case of a traumatic cataract that presented on CT as a h ypodense lens with a hyperdense rim. The finding reflects the pathogen esis of this entity: a capsular tear and consequent entry of fluid int o the lens.