THE "SCOLEX" SIGN: A Distinct Hyperreflective Foci on the Wall of Serous Pigment Epithelial Detachments in Central Serous Chorioretinopathy - Micron Report Number Seven.

PURPOSE: To describe a novel optical coherence tomography finding called "scolex sign" in cases of central serous chorioretinopathy.

METHODS

This retrospective multicenter study included patients with central serous chorioretinopathy with serous pigment epithelial detachments (PEDs) greater than 100 µ m, with or without subretinal fluid. Eyes showing a distinct hyperreflective focus on the PED wall (scolex sign) were analyzed. An equal number of age-matched controls with PEDs but without the scolex sign were included. Multimodal imaging data were reviewed. A subgroup analysis based on subretinal fluid status was also performed.

RESULTS

Of 291 eyes with large serous PEDs, 52 eyes exhibited the "scolex sign" and were compared with 52 age-matched controls. Baseline characteristics including sex, systemic comorbidities, best-recorded visual acuity and optical coherence tomography parameters were similar in both the groups. However, eyes with the "scolex" sign exhibited a greater number of central PEDs and shorter distance from the foveal center. On follow-up, eyes with the "scolex" sign showed a higher rate of PED flattening and subretinal fluid resolution trended to be higher compared with controls.

CONCLUSION

The "scolex" sign represents a novel, benign optical coherence tomography feature seen in a subset of central serous chorioretinopathy cases. While not associated with poorer outcomes or adverse sequelae, it may reflect ongoing reparative changes, indicating a resolving stage of the disease.