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Luna Dhir¹, Tim O'Dempsey, Mark T Watts

¹West of England Eye Unit, Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital, Exeter, UK. luna_dhir@yahoo.com.

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Area of Science:

Ophthalmology
Tropical Medicine
Parasitology

Background:

Cutaneous larva migrans (CLM) is a parasitic skin infection.
Optic disc edema is swelling of the optic nerve head.
The association between CLM and optic disc edema is previously unreported.

Purpose of the Study:

To report a rare case of optic disc edema secondary to cutaneous larva migrans.
To emphasize the importance of a thorough travel and symptom history in diagnosing unusual presentations.

Main Methods:

A case study of a 45-year-old male naturalist presenting with visual disturbance.
The patient had a history of CLM acquired in Kenya.
Diagnosis was supported by clinical presentation and response to treatment.

Main Results:

The patient presented with unilateral optic disc edema and visual disturbance.
Treatment with a single dose of ivermectin led to resolution of optic disc edema.
Visual acuity returned to normal following treatment.

Conclusions:

This is the first reported case of optic disc edema associated with CLM.
Highlights the necessity of inquiring about travel history and skin lesions in patients with optic disc edema.
Collaborative management between ophthalmology and tropical medicine is crucial for such cases.