Cobalt toxic optic neuropathy and retinopathy: Case report and review of the literature

Purpose: We detail a case of cobalt toxicity with visual and systemic complications, review the pathogenic process for the optic neuropathy and retinopathy, and discuss the controversy of metallic hip prosthesis. Observations: A 59-year-old female with a history of multiple left hip arthroplasties p...

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Main Authors: Maria D. Garcia, Minjun Hur, John J. Chen, M. Tariq Bhatti
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2020-03-01
Series:American Journal of Ophthalmology Case Reports
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2451993620300104