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Intraocular paragonimiasis.
The British Journal of Ophthalmology
|February 1, 1984
Summary
A rare case of intraocular paragonimiasis occurred in a young boy, presenting as severe eye pain and inflammation. The study details the successful removal and identification of the Paragonimus westermani fluke from the eye.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Parasitology
- Infectious Diseases
Background:
- Intraocular paragonimiasis is a rare parasitic infection of the eye.
- Paragonimus westermani is a lung fluke known to cause ectopic infections.
Observation:
- A 13-year-old boy presented with recurrent acute intraocular pain and panuveitis.
- Ocular findings suggested injury from a migrating intraocular parasite.
Findings:
- A living fluke was successfully extracted from the anterior chamber.
- The extracted fluke was identified as Paragonimus westermani.
Implications:
- This case highlights the importance of considering parasitic infections in unexplained intraocular inflammation.
- Early diagnosis and surgical intervention are crucial for managing intraocular paragonimiasis.