Here we present an image of the lens capsule rupture of the left eye of a 6-month-old
female believed to be a victim of nonaccidental trauma. Grossly, the lens of the left
eye appears irregular in shape compared with the lens of the right eye), showing this
is unlikely artifactual or due to tissue processing. The image demonstrates a capsule
break with distinct scrolling pattern at the edge. There are numerous hemorrhages
of varying sizes in all retinal layers with rare blood cells seen in the vitreous
cavity, as well as the optic nerve hemorrhage, not pictured. This is the first known
report of lens capsule rupture in a suspected victim of nonaccidental trauma.
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Publication history
Published online: January 23, 2021
Accepted:
December 28,
2020
Received in revised form:
December 1,
2020
Received:
August 26,
2020
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