Through the looking glass: Ciliary body leiomyoma with chronic inflammation: A rare case report

Ciliary body leiomyoma is an exceptionally rare tumor arising from the smooth muscle cells of the ciliary body. We present a unique case of a patient who came with a diminution of vision, pain, and redness in the left eye post blunt trauma, which was diagnosed as scleritis elsewhere. Ophthalmic examination revealed panuveitis, complicated cataract, and tractional retinal detachment. During surgery, a ciliary body mass was encountered, and the left eyeball was subsequently enucleated. Histopathological examination confirmed the diagnosis of ciliary body leiomyoma with chronic inflammation. This case highlights the rarity and complexity of ciliary body leiomyoma which often presents as a diagnostic challenge and, therefore, deserves in-depth exploration and documentation in scientific literature.