Posterior staphyloma

What it means

A localized defect in the posterior eye wall with protrusion of uveal tissue due to alterations in scleral thickness and structure.

Rare diseases that can present with this3

The range is how often this sign appears among people diagnosed with each disease — it is not a probability of having any of them. Many of these signs also occur in common, non-rare conditions. A sign on this page is a conversation to have with a clinician, not a conclusion.

Part of the broader category