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Ocular and orbital cysticercosis.

N Pushker1, M S Bajaj, M Chandra

  • 1The Oculoplastic Service, Dr. R.P. Centre for Ophthalmic Sciences, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi - 110 029, India.

Acta Ophthalmologica Scandinavica
|July 17, 2001
PubMed
Summary

Ocular and extraocular cysticercosis can affect any eye tissue. Treatment outcomes for cysticercosis depend on cyst location, with associated brain involvement being rare.

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Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Parasitology
  • Infectious Diseases

Background:

  • Cysticercosis, a parasitic infection caused by the larval cysts of the tapeworm Taenia solium, can affect various tissues.
  • Ocular and extraocular involvement presents unique diagnostic and therapeutic challenges.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate demographic factors, clinical presentations, diagnostic findings, treatment modalities, and outcomes in patients with ocular and extraocular cysticercosis.
  • To understand the clinical spectrum and management strategies for this parasitic infestation.

Main Methods:

  • A study cohort of 20 patients diagnosed with cysticercosis.
  • Diagnostic imaging included ultrasonography and computed tomography (CT) scans.
  • Treatment was individualized based on cyst location, with serial ultrasounds used for monitoring medical therapy.

Main Results:

  • Proptosis and restricted ocular movements were the most frequent presentations (9/20 patients).
  • Other clinical findings included subconjunctival, subretinal, intraretinal cysts, papilledema, optic neuritis, and lid nodules.
  • Ultrasonography and CT scans demonstrated comparable efficacy in scolex detection.
  • Two patients (10%) had concurrent brain parenchyma involvement.
  • Both medical and surgical interventions yielded satisfactory outcomes.

Conclusions:

  • Cysticerci can manifest in any ocular or extraocular tissue.
  • Co-existing brain cysticercosis is uncommon.
  • Clinical presentation, treatment approach, and patient outcomes are primarily dictated by the cyst's anatomical location.

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