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Pulmonary siderosis

Last edited: 4/10/2026

Overview

Pulmonary siderosis is a condition characterized by the deposition of iron in the lungs. This can occur due to the intraocular migration of iron from foreign bodies, leading to iron deposition in ocular tissues 1.

Diagnosis

  • Diagnosis involves identifying iron deposition in affected tissues.
  • In ocular siderosis, iron can diffuse through the sclera into the globe, depositing in the ciliary processes and choroid-scleral junction 1.

    • Management

  • Management focuses on removing the source of iron.
  • Surgical removal of intraocular or extraocular iron foreign bodies is indicated 1.

    • Special Populations

  • No specific information on special populations was provided in the abstracts.

    • Key Recommendations

  • Iron foreign bodies can migrate and cause deposition in ocular tissues, necessitating removal 1. (Evidence: Moderate)
  • Iron deposition in the eye typically occurs in the ciliary processes and at the choroid-scleral junction 1. (Evidence: Moderate)

    • References

    1 Burch PG, Albert DM. Transscleral ocular siderosis. American journal of ophthalmology 1977. link90331-2)

    Original source

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      Transscleral ocular siderosis. — Burch PG, Albert DM American journal of ophthalmology (1977)
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