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Orbital alveolar echinococcosis: A case report.
Mohammad Taher Rajabi1, Saeed Mohammadi1, Narges Hassanpoor1
1Eye Research Center, Farabi Eye Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Journal of Current Ophthalmology
|July 11, 2018
Summary
Orbital alveolar echinococcosis, a rare parasitic infection, was successfully treated in a young woman in Iran. Surgical excision and antifungal medication resolved the orbital cysts.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Parasitology
- Infectious Diseases
Background:
- Alveolar echinococcosis is a rare parasitic infection caused by Echinococcus multilocularis.
- Orbital involvement is exceptionally uncommon, presenting diagnostic challenges.
Observation:
- A 23-year-old woman presented with a multi-lobular mass in the right orbit.
- Histopathology confirmed a cystic lesion consistent with an alveolar Hydatid cyst.
Findings:
- The patient underwent successful surgical excision of the orbital cysts.
- Post-operative treatment included antifungal medication.
Implications:
- This case highlights the importance of considering rare parasitic infections in orbital masses.
- Early diagnosis through clinical and radiological evaluation is crucial for effective management of orbital echinococcosis.
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