Ivermectin treatment for massive orbital myiasis in an empty socket with concomitant scalp pediculosis.
Indian J Ophthalmol
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2012 May; 60(3): 225-227
Article
in English
| IMSEAR
| ID: sea-139478
ABSTRACT
We report a rare case of massive orbital myiasis following recent lid injury, occurring in the empty socket of an elderly lady, who had concurrent scalp pediculosis. The orbital myiasis was effectively treated with the broad-spectrum antiparasitic agent, ivermectin, thus precluding the need for an exploratory surgery. Ivermectin was also effective in managing the concurrent scalp pediculosis.
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IMSEAR (South-East Asia)
Main subject:
Orbit
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Orbital Diseases
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Lice Infestations
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Pediculus
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Scalp Dermatoses
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Ivermectin
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Female
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Humans
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Eye Infections, Parasitic
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Follow-Up Studies
Type of study:
Observational study
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Prognostic study
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Risk factors
Language:
English
Journal:
Indian J Ophthalmol
Year:
2012
Type:
Article
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