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Gautam Bhaduri1, Soumya Swarup Chatterjee, Sharmistha Gayen
1Regional Institute of Ophthalmology, Kolkata 700073.
Journal of the Indian Medical Association
|April 7, 2012
Summary
A rare intra-orbital hydatid cyst caused vision loss and eye protrusion in a 40-year-old woman. Surgical removal and histopathology confirmed the diagnosis, highlighting this parasitic infection
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Parasitology
- Radiology
Background:
- Orbital cystic lesions can present with varied symptoms.
- Hydatid cysts, caused by Echinococcus granulosus, are rare in the orbit.
Observation:
- A 40-year-old woman experienced left eye protrusion and reduced vision for 3 months.
- A CT scan identified an intra-orbital cystic mass.
Findings:
- Surgical exenteration of the left orbit was performed.
- Histopathological examination confirmed the cystic mass as a hydatid cyst.
Implications:
- This case underscores the importance of considering parasitic infections in orbital masses.
- Accurate diagnosis and surgical management are crucial for favorable outcomes in orbital hydatid disease.
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