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Intraocular pentastomiasis causing unilateral glaucoma
The British Journal of Ophthalmology
|May 1, 1987
Insights
This study reports the first case of intraocular pentastomiasis in Israel. A parasite larva was found in a child
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Parasitology
- Veterinary Medicine
Background:
- Pentastomiasis is a rare parasitic infection.
- Human cases are typically associated with visceral or respiratory involvement.
Observation:
- A 12-year-old boy presented with ocular symptoms.
- A single pentastomid larva, likely Linguatula serrata, was observed in the anterior chamber of his right eye.
- The larva was attached to the pupil by a fibrinous mass.
Findings:
- The intraocular pentastomiasis was associated with iritis, lens subluxation, and secondary glaucoma.
- This represents the first documented case of human pentastomiasis in Israel.
Implications:
- Highlights the potential for unusual presentations of parasitic infections.
- Emphasizes the importance of considering parasitic etiologies in ophthalmological cases, especially in endemic regions.
- Contributes to the understanding of Linguatula serrata's host range and clinical manifestations.
Abstract:
We present a case of intraocular pentastomiasis in a 12-year-old Israel Arab boy. A single secondary pentastomid larva, most likely of Linguatula serrata, was found in the anterior chamber of the right eye, attached loosely to the pupil's border by a fibrinous mass. Associated conditions were iritis, subluxation of the lens, and secondary glaucoma. This is the first documentation of human pentastomiasis in Israel.