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Peripheral retinal cysts in presumed ocular toxocariasis
Rym Maamouri1, Aida Jallouli2, Olfa Béizig2
1Department of Ophthalmology, Habib Thameur Hospital, 3, Rue Ali Ben Ayed, 1089, Montfleury, Tunis, Tunisia. ryma.maamouri@fmt.utm.tn.
Journal of Ophthalmic Inflammation and Infection
|August 2, 2023
Summary
Ocular toxocariasis typically presents with granulomas or endophthalmitis. This study highlights peripheral subretinal cysts as a potential, less common manifestation of ocular toxocariasis (OT).
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Infectious Diseases
- Parasitology
Background:
- Ocular toxocariasis (OT) is a human parasitic infection caused by the nematode Toxocara.
- Common clinical signs include posterior granuloma, peripheral granuloma, and chronic endophthalmitis.
Discussion:
- This report details two cases of presumed ocular toxocariasis presenting with peripheral subretinal cysts.
- This finding expands the spectrum of clinical presentations for ocular toxocariasis.
- Peripheral subretinal cysts are identified as a novel clinical manifestation.
Key Insights:
- Peripheral subretinal cysts represent an atypical clinical finding in ocular toxocariasis.
- Early identification of diverse presentations is crucial for timely diagnosis and management.
- This expands the differential diagnosis for peripheral retinal lesions.
Outlook:
- Further research is warranted to understand the pathogenesis and prevalence of peripheral subretinal cysts in OT.
- Improved diagnostic criteria may aid in recognizing this presentation.
- This could lead to earlier intervention and better visual outcomes for patients.
