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A-Scan Ultrasonography - Spikes in Ocular Pathologies
Basics of A-Scan Interpretation
A-scan (amplitude scan / time-amplitude scan) uses a single-beam 8-10 MHz ultrasound. Echoes returning from tissue interfaces are displayed as vertical spikes on a baseline. Key spike properties:
| Property | What it means |
|---|---|
| Spike height (amplitude) | Proportional to reflectivity (acoustic density difference at interface) |
| Regularity | Uniform = homogeneous tissue; irregular = heterogeneous |
| Sound attenuation | Spikes decrease in height as sound passes through dense tissue |
| Kinetic pattern | Flickering/movement of spikes = vascularity or convection |
Normal A-Scan Spike Pattern (Reference Baseline)
Reading anterior to posterior:
- Probe/cornea interface - tallest spike (always highest)
- Anterior lens capsule - moderate spike
- Posterior lens capsule - moderate spike (short distance from anterior lens spike)
- Vitreous - flat line (acoustic silence; vitreous is optically clear)
- Retinal spike - high amplitude
- Scleral spike - high amplitude (sclera is the most reflective normal ocular structure)
- Orbital fat - series of progressively decreasing spikes behind sclera
A-Scan Changes by Pathology
1. Retinal Detachment (RRD - Rhegmatogenous / TRD)
| Feature | Finding |
|---|---|
| Spike height | High amplitude spike within the vitreous space (equal to scleral amplitude) |
| Location | Extra spike appears in the normally flat vitreous region |
| Kinetic | Limited aftermotion (reduced movement after eye stops moving) |
| Scleral spike | Still present behind retinal spike |
- The high amplitude is due to the sharp vitreoretinal interface created by the detached retina.
- In tractional RD (e.g., proliferative diabetic retinopathy), the retina has a "tabletop" configuration with taut fibrovascular bands visible between vitreous and retina.
2. Posterior Vitreous Detachment (PVD)
| Feature | Finding |
|---|---|
| Spike height | Low amplitude spike in vitreous space (much lower than RRD) |
| Location | Spike anterior to normal retinal position |
| Kinetic | Brisk aftermotion - extensive movement after eye stops (distinguishes from RRD) |
- If blood precipitates on the posterior hyaloid face (vitreous hemorrhage + PVD), the spike can increase and mimic RRD - but kinetics still show brisk movement.
3. Choroidal Detachment (CD)
| Feature | Finding |
|---|---|
| Spike pattern | Wide, double-peaked "M spike" when beam passes perpendicular to detachment |
| Mechanism | Two peaks = anterior and posterior choroidal surfaces |
| Amplitude | High amplitude (similar to scleral spike) |
| Kinetic | Virtually no movement with eye movement (smooth, dome-shaped, thick) |
| Bilateral | "Kissing" detachments when bilateral and large, meeting centrally |
- If hemorrhagic CD: subchoroidal space is filled with blood, and on A-scan you see double-peaked spike with posterior shadowing.
- On B-scan (for context): smooth, dome-shaped elevations extending anterior to the ora serrata but stopping at the vortex vein exit foramina posteriorly.
4. Vitreous Hemorrhage
| Feature | Finding |
|---|---|
| Spike pattern | Multiple low to medium amplitude irregular spikes throughout vitreous space |
| Location | Scattered throughout the flat vitreous region |
| Kinetic | Swirling movement (convection currents from blood) |
| PVD | If PVD present, low-amplitude posterior hyaloid spike seen with brisk aftermotion |
- Dense hemorrhage: higher amplitude diffuse spikes; the denser the blood, the taller the spikes.
- Important: dense cataract can also attenuate the sound beam and reduce overall spike height throughout.
5. Choroidal Melanoma
| Feature | Finding |
|---|---|
| Internal reflectivity | Low to medium amplitude - characteristic of homogeneous cellular architecture |
| Angle kappa | Gradual decrease in spike amplitude from tumor surface to base (positive angle kappa - hallmark sign) |
| Regularity | Regular internal structure (uniform spike heights within tumor) |
| Sound attenuation | Positive - marked decrease in posterior spike amplitude (tumor absorbs sound) |
| Vascularity | Flickering/pulsating spikes within tumor (spontaneous vascular pulsations) |
| Collar-button shape | If Bruch's membrane is breached, the herniated dome shows higher reflectivity at apex due to blood stasis |
- This low-medium reflectivity with regular internal structure and positive angle kappa is highly specific for uveal melanoma.
- Choroidal excavation is seen on B-scan behind the tumor.
6. Choroidal Metastasis
| Feature | Finding |
|---|---|
| Internal reflectivity | Moderate to high amplitude (higher than melanoma) |
| Internal structure | Irregular - heterogeneous spike heights |
| Shape | Typically flat/shallow lesion |
| Sound attenuation | Less than melanoma |
| Associated findings | May have adjacent retinal detachment spikes |
- Most common primary tumors: breast and lung carcinoma.
- The key differentiator from melanoma: higher internal reflectivity + irregular internal structure (melanoma = low/regular; metastasis = high/irregular).
7. Choroidal Hemangioma
| Feature | Finding |
|---|---|
| Internal reflectivity | High amplitude (highest among choroidal tumors) |
| Internal structure | Regular to moderately irregular |
| Sound attenuation | Minimal |
| Spontaneous vascularity | Present |
- High reflectivity distinguishes hemangioma from melanoma (melanoma = low).
- Circumscribed hemangioma (associated with Sturge-Weber): orange-colored tumor, high A-scan reflectivity.
8. Retinoblastoma
| Feature | Finding |
|---|---|
| Non-calcified tumor | Low to medium internal reflectivity |
| Calcified tumor | High amplitude spikes at calcification foci |
| Acoustic shadow | Behind calcified areas, rapid attenuation of orbital pattern - sound is blocked by calcium (characteristic feature) |
| B-scan correlation | Dome-shaped mass with highly reflective calcium foci; soft-tissue shadowing behind calcium |
- Calcium within retinoblastoma is pathognomonic and creates the dramatic high-reflectivity spikes + posterior shadowing pattern.
9. Posterior Scleritis
| Feature | Finding |
|---|---|
| Scleral spike | Thickened/widened scleral complex |
| T-sign | Fluid in sub-Tenon's space creates a "T-sign" on B-scan (fluid track along optic nerve sheath); corresponding A-scan shows thickened sclera with posterior fluid space |
| Choroidal thickening | Double spike at choroidal layer |
10. Optic Nerve Sheath Meningioma / Optic Nerve Enlargement
| Feature | Finding |
|---|---|
| Optic nerve diameter | Measured at 3 mm behind the globe; >4.5 mm considered enlarged |
| Spike pattern | Low reflectivity within the nerve itself; bright spikes from the nerve sheath margins |
| 30-degree test | A-scan measurement of optic nerve width changes with gaze; increase in width with lateral gaze = subarachnoid space (CSF) - used to detect raised ICP |
11. Lens Pathology
| Feature | Finding |
|---|---|
| Dense cataract | Bright/wide anterior and posterior lens capsule spikes; attenuates signal to posterior structures |
| Subluxated/dislocated lens | Anterior or posterior lens spikes displaced from normal position |
| Silicone oil (post-vitrectomy) | Alters axial length measurement on A-scan biometry; requires correction factor |
12. Foreign Body
| Feature | Finding |
|---|---|
| Metal/glass | Very high amplitude spike (near-total acoustic reflection) |
| Shadow | Profound posterior acoustic shadow behind metallic foreign bodies |
| Wood/vegetable matter | Variable reflectivity, often moderate amplitude |
Quick Reference Summary Table
| Pathology | Spike Height | Internal Structure | Special Feature |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal retina | High | N/A | Baseline reference |
| RRD | High (= scleral) | N/A | Limited aftermotion |
| PVD | Low | N/A | Brisk aftermotion |
| Choroidal detachment | High, double-peaked (M spike) | N/A | No movement |
| Vitreous hemorrhage | Low-medium scattered | Irregular | Swirling convection |
| Choroidal melanoma | Low-medium | Regular | Angle kappa, vascularity pulsations |
| Choroidal metastasis | Moderate-high | Irregular | Flat lesion |
| Choroidal hemangioma | High | Regular | Highest of choroidal tumors |
| Retinoblastoma | High at calcium foci | Irregular | Posterior acoustic shadow |
| Posterior scleritis | Wide scleral complex | N/A | T-sign (B-scan correlation) |
| Intraocular foreign body | Very high | N/A | Posterior acoustic shadow |
Key Differentiating Concepts
- Angle kappa (positive) = spikes progressively decrease from the tumor's anterior surface to its base = specific but not exclusive to melanoma (seen in ~50% of cases).
- Sound attenuation = how much the tumor absorbs sound. Melanoma has strong attenuation; metastasis and hemangioma have less attenuation.
- Kinetic echography = dynamic interpretation during eye movement. Brisk = PVD/vitreous; limited = RRD; none = choroidal detachment.
- Internal vascularity = flickering low-intensity spikes within a lesion correspond to blood flow (seen in melanoma, hemangioma).
- Convection = rolling movement within a lesion = stagnant blood or cholesterol (Coats disease, cholesterolosis, chronic hemorrhagic CD).
Sources: EyeWiki - Ophthalmologic Ultrasound, AAO EyeNet - Ultrasound Interpretation, Retina Today - Ocular Oncology Imaging, Review of Ophthalmology - Ophthalmic Ultrasound, Kanski's Clinical Ophthalmology 10th Ed., p. 331.
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IOL Power Calculation - Complete Residency Study Notes
Fundamental Concept: What We're Calculating
The IOL power required to achieve the target refraction (usually emmetropia) after cataract surgery. All formulas revolve around accurately predicting the Effective Lens Position (ELP) - where the IOL will sit in the eye postoperatively. This is the single most important variable and the main source of error.
Core inputs (vary by generation):
- AL - Axial length (most critical measurement)
- K - Keratometry (corneal power)
- ACD - Anterior chamber depth
- LT - Lens thickness
- WTW - White-to-white corneal diameter
- Pre-op refraction, Age
IOL Constants (Per-Lens, Per-Formula)
| Constant | Used in | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| A-constant | SRK I, SRK II, SRK/T | Empirical lens-specific constant (typically ~118-119) |
| Surgeon Factor (SF) | Holladay 1 | Distance from corneal principal plane to IOL |
| pACD (personalized ACD) | Hoffer Q | Predicted ACD for that specific IOL |
| a0, a1, a2 | Haigis | Three constants: a0 = offset, a1 = ACD-related, a2 = AL-related |
| Lens Factor | Barrett Universal II | Related to A-constant but accounts for principal plane of IOL |
| C-constant | Olsen | Ratio of IOL fixation in capsular bag (0 = anterior, 1 = posterior) |
Key point for exams: A-constant can be converted: SF = (A-constant / 0.5663) - 65.6; pACD = 0.62467 × A-constant - 68.747
Generations of IOL Formulas
FIRST GENERATION (1960s-1970s) - Pure Regression, Two Variables
Fyodorov (1967) - First ever IOL formula
- Theoretical optical formula
- Landmark historical significance
Binkhorst (1975)
- Early theoretical formula
- Introduced the concept of predicted postoperative ACD
SRK I (Sanders, Retzlaff, Kraff - 1980)
Formula:
P = A - 2.5 × AL - 0.9 × K
| Variable | Meaning |
|---|---|
| P | IOL power |
| A | A-constant (lens-specific, e.g. 118.4 for PMMA) |
| AL | Axial length (mm) |
| K | Average keratometry (D) |
Limitations:
- Simple linear regression - ignores the non-linear relationship between AL and lens position
- Overcorrects in very short and very long eyes
- No longer used clinically
SECOND GENERATION (1980s) - Regression with AL Correction
SRK II (1988)
Modification: Adjusts A-constant based on axial length
| Axial Length (mm) | A-constant adjustment |
|---|---|
| < 20.0 | A + 3 |
| 20.0 - 21.0 | A + 2 |
| 21.0 - 22.0 | A + 1 |
| 22.0 - 24.5 | A (no change) |
| > 24.5 | A - 0.5 |
Formula:
P = A1 - 2.5 × AL - 0.9 × K (where A1 = corrected A-constant from table above)
Improvement over SRK I: Attempts to correct for extreme axial lengths
Still limited: Only adjusts one constant, does not model ELP geometrically
THIRD GENERATION (1988-1993) - Theoretical + Vergence, Three Variables
All third-generation formulas use AL, K, and one IOL constant to predict ELP using theoretical optical/vergence models. Much more accurate than 1st/2nd gen.
Holladay 1 (1988) - Jack Holladay
Variables: AL, K, Surgeon Factor (SF)
ELP prediction: Based on AL and K
Best for: Normal and long eyes; performs well in short eyes too
Key feature: Uses a theoretical formula with regression-derived constants. The SF is the only IOL-specific constant needed.
SRK/T (1990) - Sanders, Retzlaff, Kraff (T = Theoretical)
Variables: AL, K, A-constant
ELP prediction: Based on AL and corneal height (a function of K and AL)
Simplified expression:
P = A - 2.5(AL) - 0.9(K) (same form as SRK I, but ELP predicted theoretically, not by simple regression)
Key modifications over SRK I:
- Postoperative ACD is predicted using a theoretically derived corneal height model
- Retinal thickness correction factor incorporated
- Corneal refractive index adjustment
Best for: Long eyes (AL > 26 mm) - historically the most validated formula for high myopia
Still used widely as a benchmark formula
Hoffer Q (1993) - Kenneth Hoffer
Variables: AL, K, pACD (personalized ACD)
ELP prediction: Unique tangent function incorporating AL
Key formula feature: Uses a Q factor (a personal modifier of the pACD) based on AL - creates a non-linear relationship between AL and predicted ACD.
Best for: Short eyes (AL < 22.0 mm) - historically the reference standard for nanophthalmos/hyperopic eyes
- Equally accurate with Holladay 1 for AL 21.0-21.49 mm
Quick 3rd-Gen Comparison
| Formula | Best AL range | IOL Constant | ELP Predictor Variables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holladay 1 | Normal/long | SF | AL, K |
| SRK/T | Long (>26 mm) | A-constant | AL, K |
| Hoffer Q | Short (<22 mm) | pACD | AL, K |
FOURTH GENERATION (1996-2000) - Multi-Variable, Personalized ELP Prediction
Key advance: Add measured ACD (and other variables) to improve ELP prediction, because ACD does NOT scale linearly with AL.
Holladay 2 (1996) - Jack Holladay
Variables (7 parameters):
- AL
- Average K
- Horizontal white-to-white (WTW)
- Pre-operative ACD
- Lens thickness (LT)
- Age
- Pre-operative refraction
IOL constant: Modified A-constant / SF
Strength: Most biometric data of any traditional formula; designed for all eye types
Limitation: Algorithm is proprietary (not published); requires purchase of software
Haigis (2000) - Wolfgang Haigis
Variables: AL, K, pre-operative ACD
Three constants: a0, a1, a2
How it works:
ELP = a0 + (a1 × ACD) + (a2 × AL)
- a0 = basic offset (analogous to ACD constant)
- a1 = scales with measured pre-op ACD
- a2 = scales with measured AL
Key advantage: Decouples ACD from AL - recognizes that ACD and AL can vary independently (e.g., deep ACD in a short eye).
Limitation: Requires optimized triple constants (a0, a1, a2) from a large dataset for full accuracy; if only a0 is optimized, loses advantage over 3rd gen.
Best for: Eyes with unusual ACD/AL relationships; post-refractive surgery eyes (Haigis-L variant)
Olsen Formula (2006) - Thomas Olsen
Variables: ACD, LT (primary); AL, K, WTW, refraction, age, gender (secondary)
IOL constant: C-constant (ratio of capsular bag fixation)
Unique concept - C-constant:
IOL position = ACD + C × LT (C = 0 means IOL sits at anterior capsule; C = 1 means IOL sits at posterior capsule; typical value ~0.42)
Method: Full ray-tracing optical model - most physically accurate approach
Strength: No reliance on regression; works well post-refractive surgery without special modifications
Best for: Complex eyes, post-refractive, exact anatomical approach
FIFTH GENERATION / NEW-GENERATION FORMULAS (2010s-present)
These use machine learning (AI), big data, and/or advanced ray-tracing. They outperform all previous generations across most AL ranges in current comparative studies.
Barrett Universal II (BU II) - Graham Barrett
Variables: AL, K; optional: ACD, LT, WTW
IOL constant: Lens Factor (derived from A-constant)
Key innovation: Retains the principal plane of refraction of the IOL as a relevant variable (other formulas treat the IOL as a thin lens). Uses a theoretical model eye where ACD is related to AL and K in a non-proportional way.
Performance: One of the most widely recommended formulas worldwide; excellent across short-normal-long AL range.
Available free: Online at barrettformula.iolcalc.org
Hill-RBF (Radial Basis Function - AI) - Warren Hill
Method: Pure machine learning (artificial neural network / radial basis function interpolation)
Training data: Large database of post-op outcomes
Variables: AL, K, ACD; LT and WTW in newer versions
Version: Hill-RBF 3.0 (current)
Special feature: Has a confidence interval output - if the patient's parameters fall outside the training data range, it flags "out of bounds" (don't use the result - use another formula)
Strength: No assumptions about ocular geometry; learns from outcomes directly
Kane Formula (2017) - Jack Kane
Method: Hybrid - theoretical optics + thin lens + AI/regression elements
Variables: AL, K, ACD, sex; optional: LT, CCT
IOL constant: A-constant (optimized)
Performance: Currently among the top performers in most large comparative studies (MAE ~0.30-0.35 D). Particularly strong at extreme ALs.
Available free: iolformula.com
EVO Formula (2020) - Tun Kuan Yeo
Method: Vergence-based theoretical formula with empirical refinements
Variables: AL, K, ACD, LT
Good for: All AL ranges; particularly noted for strong performance in short eyes
PEARL-DGS
Method: AI (deep learning regression)
Performance: Excellent in short eyes; among the best in recent meta-analyses
ESCRS iTrace / Ladas Super Formula
Hybrid formulas that select the best traditional formula for a given set of measurements automatically.
Formula Selection by Axial Length - Quick Reference
| Axial Length | Recommended Formulas (2025 Evidence) |
|---|---|
| Short (<22.0 mm) | Hoffer Q (traditional), Kane, Hill-RBF, PEARL-DGS, EVO, Barrett UII |
| Very short (<21.0 mm) | Hoffer Q, Kane, AI formulas; SRK/T most inaccurate |
| Normal (22.0-26.0 mm) | Any 3rd/4th/5th gen; Barrett UII, Kane, Holladay 1 all excellent |
| Long (>26.0 mm) | SRK/T (classic), Wang-Koch adjusted SRK/T, Barrett UII, Kane, EVO 2.0 |
| Very long (>30.0 mm) | Wang-Koch SRK/T, Barrett UII, Zhu-Lu formula; segment AL carefully |
(Kanski 10th ed., p. 331-332; The Ophthalmologist 2026)
Special Situations
Post-Refractive Surgery (LASIK/PRK/RK) - HIGH YIELD
Why standard formulas fail:
- Keratometry error - Standard K readings are inaccurate because they assume normal anterior/posterior corneal power ratio (6:1), which is altered after ablation
- ELP error - Formulas predict ELP from K value; abnormally low K gives wrong ELP prediction
- Double K problem - ELP estimated using pre-op K; power calculated using post-op K
Methods to calculate IOL power post-refractive surgery:
| Method | What it requires | Formula |
|---|---|---|
| Clinical History Method | Pre-op K, pre-op refraction, post-op refraction | Calculate true K change, insert into standard formula |
| Contact Lens Method (Rigid) | Flat CL base curve, over-refraction | K = CL BC + CL power + over-refraction |
| Haigis-L | Post-op K only | Regression formula with statistical correction; no history needed |
| Shammas-PL | Post-op K only | No-history regression formula |
| Double-K method (Aramberri) | Pre-op K AND post-op K | Uses pre-op K for ELP, post-op K for power |
| Masket formula | Pre/post refraction change | Corrects IOL power based on amount of refractive correction |
| Barrett True-K | Post-op K, optional history | Uses total corneal power; best current option |
Rule of thumb: Always use multiple methods and pick the highest (most myopic) IOL power to avoid post-op hyperopia, which is poorly tolerated.
Silicone Oil in Vitreous
- Sound velocity in silicone oil differs from vitreous (980 m/s vs 1532 m/s for ultrasound)
- A-scan underestimates AL significantly
- Correction: Add ~2.5 mm to A-scan AL measurement (exact factor depends on oil viscosity: 1000 cSt vs 5000 cSt)
- Optical biometry (IOLMaster) is preferred - less affected
Staphyloma (High Myopia)
- Posterior staphyloma causes AL measurement to the staphyloma floor instead of the fovea
- Use immersion B-scan + vector A-scan superimposed on the staphyloma for accurate measurement
Toric IOL Power Calculation
- Residual corneal astigmatism target = (pre-op corneal cylinder) - (IOL cylinder × Effective Lens Position factor)
- Barrett Toric Calculator and Kane Toric are the most accurate current tools
- Surgically induced astigmatism (SIA) must be entered as a constant per surgeon
Dense Cataract / Poor Cooperation
- Optical biometry (IOLMaster) fails if media too opaque
- Use immersion A-scan (more accurate than contact A-scan)
- If axial length of fellow eye is known, use it as a guide
A-Constants for Common IOLs (Approximate Reference)
| IOL Type | A-constant | pACD (Hoffer Q) | SF (Holladay) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PMMA (historical) | 118.4 | 5.41 | 1.22 |
| Alcon SN60WF (AcrySof) | 119.1 | 5.68 | 1.82 |
| AMO ZCB00 (Tecnis) | 119.3 | 5.81 | 1.95 |
| B&L enVista | 119.1 | 5.68 | 1.82 |
Use ULIB (User Group for Laser Interference Biometry) or manufacturer's optimized constants for your specific IOL and biometer combination.
Personalized A-Constant / Constant Optimization
If postoperative outcomes consistently deviate in one direction (e.g., always +0.25 D hyperopic), adjust the A-constant:
- Systematic hyperopia → decrease A-constant
- Systematic myopia → increase A-constant
- Each 1 D change in IOL power ≈ 0.7 D change in refraction
- Need at least 50-100 cases for meaningful constant optimization
Accuracy Targets (Residency Benchmarks)
| Target | Standard |
|---|---|
| Within ±0.5 D of predicted refraction | ≥ 55% of eyes (older standard), now >70% with new-gen formulas |
| Within ±1.0 D | ≥ 85-90% |
| Mean absolute error (MAE) | ~0.35 D (best current formulas) |
| Post-op hyperopia > +1.0 D | Considered a poor outcome |
(Kanski 10th ed., p. 332 - "within 1.0 D in ~90% of patients, within 0.5 D in two-thirds")
Memory Framework: Generation Mnemonics
| Generation | Mnemonic | Formulas |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | "First Biologists Study" | Fyodorov, Binkhorst, SRK I |
| 2nd | "SRK 2 adjusts" | SRK II |
| 3rd | "3 = Three Horses Share" | Hoffer Q, Holladay 1, SRK/T |
| 4th | "Four Has Old Haigis" | Holladay 2, Haigis, Olsen |
| 5th (New-gen) | "Barrett Helped Kids Excel" | Barrett UII, Hill-RBF, Kane, EVO |
One-Line Summary Per Formula (for Quick Revision)
| Formula | One-liner |
|---|---|
| SRK I | A - 2.5(AL) - 0.9(K); simple regression; avoid |
| SRK II | SRK I + A-constant corrected for AL extremes |
| Holladay 1 | 3rd gen; AL+K+SF; best for normal/long |
| SRK/T | 3rd gen; theoretical regression hybrid; gold standard for AL>26 |
| Hoffer Q | 3rd gen; tangent function; gold standard for AL<22 |
| Holladay 2 | 4th gen; 7 variables; proprietary; best pre-AI broad formula |
| Haigis | 4th gen; 3 constants (a0,a1,a2); ACD independent of AL |
| Olsen | 4th gen; ray-tracing; C-constant; best theoretical accuracy |
| Barrett UII | New-gen; principal plane variable; excellent all AL; most popular |
| Hill-RBF | New-gen; pure AI; out-of-bounds warning; 3.0 current |
| Kane | New-gen; hybrid AI; currently top performer in large studies |
| EVO | New-gen; vergence + empirical; strong in short eyes |
Sources: Kanski's Clinical Ophthalmology 10th Ed., pp. 331-332 | PMC Systematic Review - IOL Formulas | ZEISS IOL Formula Guide | The Ophthalmologist 2026 | Eyes on Eyecare - Residents Guide
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