Differential Diagnosis for "Triangle in Eye"
- Single most likely diagnosis
- Uveitis (specifically, a triangular or wedge-shaped area of inflammation in the eye): This condition is characterized by inflammation of the uvea, which can cause a variety of symptoms including pain, redness, and vision changes. The "triangle" could be a descriptive term for the area of inflammation.
- Other Likely diagnoses
- Retinal detachment: A condition where the retina separates from the back of the eye, which can cause visual disturbances, including seeing shapes or flashes of light.
- Choroidal melanoma: A type of cancer that can cause a pigmented lesion in the eye, potentially described as a triangle.
- Optic disc drusen: A condition where yellowish deposits accumulate on the optic disc, potentially causing visual disturbances.
- Do Not Miss (ddxs that may not be likely, but would be deadly if missed.)
- Retinal vein occlusion: A condition where the vein that carries blood away from the retina becomes blocked, which can cause sudden vision loss.
- Central retinal artery occlusion: A condition where the artery that supplies blood to the retina becomes blocked, which can cause sudden and severe vision loss.
- Endophthalmitis: A severe infection within the eye that can cause vision loss, pain, and redness.
- Rare diagnoses
- Coats disease: A rare condition that causes abnormal blood vessel growth in the retina, potentially leading to vision loss.
- Retinoblastoma: A rare type of eye cancer that can cause visual disturbances, including seeing shapes or flashes of light.
- Sarcoidosis: A rare autoimmune condition that can cause inflammation in various parts of the body, including the eyes.