Ocular myocysticercosis: an unusual case of ptosis.
Nepal J Ophthalmol
; 5(2): 279-81, 2013.
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ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Cysticercosis is common in endemic countries like India. It can have various clinical manifestations depending on the tissue involved. It refers to a parasitic infestation by Cysticercus cellulosae, the larval form of the pork tapeworm or Taenia solium.OBJECTIVE:
To report an unusual case of ocular cysticercosis involving the levator palpebrae superioris and superior rectus muscle of the right eye. CASE DESCRIPTION A young, male adult was diagnosed by Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scan of the skull and orbit to have right-sided ocular cysticercosis. The patient was treated with oral prednisolone and albendazole, to which he showed a significant improvement.CONCLUSION:
Ocular myocysticercosis can be diagnosed by MRI and be treated medically with steroid and albendazole.
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Asunto principal:
Blefaroptosis
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Cisticercosis
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Infecciones Parasitarias del Ojo
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Taenia solium
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Músculos Oculomotores
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Adult
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Animals
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Humans
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Male
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En
Revista:
Nepal J Ophthalmol
Asunto de la revista:
OFTALMOLOGIA
Año:
2013
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Article