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Intraocular cysticercosis.

K H Messner, W S Kammerer

    Archives of Ophthalmology (Chicago, Ill. : 1960)
    |June 1, 1979
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    Ocular cysticercosis, caused by Taenia cysts, can occur in the United States. Prompt diagnosis and surgical removal are crucial for managing intraocular tapeworm infections.

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    • Ophthalmology
    • Parasitology
    • Infectious Diseases

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    • Cysticercosis is a parasitic infection caused by the larval cysts of the tapeworm Taenia solium.
    • Intraocular involvement, while rare in the United States, presents a diagnostic challenge.

    Observation:

    • A 59-year-old woman presented with intraocular cysts, initially in the chorioretinal layer with significant inflammation.
    • The cysts migrated to the vitreous cavity, causing a low-grade vitritis over five months.
    • Microscopic examination suggested Cysticercus cellulosae, despite the absence of mature hooklets.

    Findings:

    • Two intact Taenia cysts were successfully removed via pars plana vitrectomy.
    • The source was presumed to be local pork consumption.
    • Post-removal, residual preretinal fibrosis and subcapsular vacuoles showed no progression.

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    • Ocular cysticercosis should be considered in the differential diagnosis of focal necrotizing chorioretinitis, even in non-endemic regions like the continental US.
    • Early surgical intervention can prevent further ocular damage and complications.