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Clinical manifestations of chalcosis include all of the following except

A
Greenish discolouration of iris
B
Sunflower cataract
C
Kayser-Fleischer ring
D
Deposition of golden plaque at the posterior pole of the retina
High-Yield Explanation
Chalcosis It refers to the specific changes produced by the alloy of copper in the eye. Clinical manifestations : 1. Kayser-Fleischer ring: It is a golden brown ring which occurs due to deposition of copper under peripheral pas of the Descemet's membrane of the cornea. 2. Sunflower cataract: It is produced by deposition of copper under the posterior capsule of the lens. It is brilliant golden green in colour and arranged like the petals of a sun flower. 3. Retina: It may show deposition of golden plaques at the posterior pole which reflect the light with a metallic sheen. Ref:- A K KHURANA; pg num:-410

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