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An Interesting Case Report on a Myocysticercosis Cyst.
Cureus
April 2024
Department of Ophthalmology, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research, Wardha, IND.
One of the most dangerous parasite infections, cysticercosis, is found practically everywhere in the world. Cysticercus cellulosae is the larval stage of the swine tapeworm Taenia solium, which causes cysticercosis. Orbital or ocular cysticercosis (OOC) is an avoidable cause of blindness.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFOrbital apex syndrome secondary to myocysticercosis: A case report from Nepal.
Ann Med Surg (Lond)
August 2022
Department of Ophthalmology, Maharajgunj Medical Campus, Institute of Medicine, Tribhuvan University, Maharajgunj, 44600, Nepal.
Introduction: Cysticercosis is caused by parasitic infestation mainly by the larval form of Orbital cysticercosis may involve both the intraocular structures and orbit particularly the extraocular muscles. The clinical manifestations are caused mainly by the mass effect of the cyst in the initial period resulting in ocular motility restriction and proptosis and depends primarily on the site of the lesion.
Case Presentation: Here we report a case of 27 years old male with orbital apex syndrome secondary to myocysticercosis.
Anterior Segment Findings in Ocular Myocysticercosis in Children: Is it non- specific?
Nepal J Ophthalmol
January 2021
Nirwana Netralaya, Athkhambhwa, Sasaram- 821115, Bihar, India.
Ocular cysticercosis is a preventable cause of blindness. Medical therapy has been recommended for the retro-orbital and extraocular muscle form. Surgical management is largely done in cases with conjunctival or lid affliction.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFOrbital cysticercosis: clinical features and management outcomes.
Orbit
October 2021
Orbit, Oculoplasty, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Services, Sankara Nethralaya, Medical Research Foundation, Chennai, India.
Aim: To describe the clinical and radiological features of orbital cysticercosis and its management outcome.
Material And Method: A retrospective analysis of consecutive cases of orbital cysticercosis between January 2008 and January 2018. The management outcome was classified into good, fair, and poor depending upon the resolution of the clinical features and status of the cyst and scolex in the imaging studies.
Orbital Myocysticercosis different Presentation and Management in Eastern Nepal.
Nepal J Ophthalmol
January 2020
Biratnagar Eye Hospital, Biratnagar, Nepal.
Introduction: Ocular cysticercosis is a preventable cause of blindness. It is caused by parasitic infestation caused by the larval form of Taenia solium. Poor sanitation and improper management of food and meat products are the major causes for cysticercosis infestation.
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