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Management of intraocular cysticercosis
S Natarajan1, A Malpani, P Kumar Nirmalan
1Aditya Jyot Eye Hospital, Aashirwad, 168-D Vikas Wadi, Dr. Ambedkar Road, Dadar T.T., Mumbai - 400 014, India, main@giasbm01.vsnl.net.in
Background:
A study was carried out to investigate the various posterior segment presentations of intraocular cysticercosis and their management.
Methods:
A retrospective study of five consecutive cases of intraocular cysticercosis seen at our institute was done. Pars plana vitreous surgery for removal of intact cysts was done in all cases.
Results:
Complete removal of the intact cyst through the pars plana route was achieved in all cases. Postoperative periods were uneventful, with visual recovery to 6/9 or better in all cases.
Conclusions:
Complete surgical removal of the intact cyst can result in good functional recovery in eyes with intraocular cysticercosis.