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Cutaneous larva migrans with optic disc edema: a case report.
Luna Dhir1, Tim O'Dempsey, Mark T Watts
1West of England Eye Unit, Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital, Exeter, UK. luna_dhir@yahoo.com.
Journal of Medical Case Reports
|July 9, 2010
Summary
This case study reports a rare instance of optic disc edema linked to cutaneous larva migrans. Prompt treatment with ivermectin resolved the visual disturbance, highlighting the importance of travel history in diagnosis.
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.
