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Ocular toxoplasmosis in Iran: 40 cases analysis
Seidali Tabatabaei1, Mohammad Soleimani, Alireza Foroutan
1Farabi Eye Research Center, Department of Ophthalmology, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
International Journal of Ophthalmology
|May 4, 2012
Summary
Ocular toxoplasmosis in Iran presents with varied symptoms and funduscopic findings, predominantly affecting young females. Peripheral lesions may indicate flashing, warranting thorough fundus examination.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Infectious Diseases
- Parasitology
Background:
- Ocular toxoplasmosis is a significant cause of posterior uveitis.
- Understanding its clinical presentation and demographics is crucial for diagnosis and management.
Purpose of the Study:
- To detail the ocular symptoms, funduscopic findings, and demographic characteristics of ocular toxoplasmosis in an Iranian cohort.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional study involving 40 patients diagnosed with ocular toxoplasmosis.
- Analysis of presenting symptoms and detailed funduscopic findings.
Main Results:
- The study included 24 females and 16 males, aged 13-52 years (most common: 19 years).
- Visual loss was the most frequent symptom; anterior chamber inflammation (57.5%) and vitritis (90.0%) were common.
- Retinal lesions were predominantly central (87.5%), but peripheral lesions were associated with a higher incidence of flashing (60.0%).
- A positive correlation was observed between older age and larger lesion size (P=0.04).
Conclusions:
- Ocular toxoplasmosis exhibits considerable variability influenced by age, gender, immunity, and lesion location.
- The symptom of flashing suggests the need for comprehensive peripheral fundus examinations in affected patients.
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