PMC3554993_01
Anterior segment photo of the left eye showing brownish deposits on the lens and a white cataract
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F1
There were brownish orange pigment clumps on the anterior lens capsule suggestive of siderotic cataract clinically [Fig. 1].
Ultrasound B-scan of the posterior segment in low gain settings. Posterior capsule is intact and there is no foreign body seen intraocularly
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F2
On low gain, no intralenticular foreign body was seen and the posterior capsule was intact [Fig. 2].
X-Ray of orbits showing no radio-opaque foreign body in Water's view (a), and in lateral view (b)
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F3
Orbital X-ray [Fig. 3] and computed tomography scan [Fig. 4] did not show any retained intraocular foreign body.
Histology of anterior lens capsule showing acellular membranous tissue with few residual corneal epithelial cells and some hemosiderin-laden macrophages (H and E stain, x40)
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F5
Anterior lens capsule was sent for histology, which showed hemosiderin deposits [Fig. 5].