Ocular myocysticercosis: Favorable outcomes with early diagnosis and appropriate therapy
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.3126/nepjoph.v4i2.6551Keywords:
Myocysticercosis, albendazole, steroidsAbstract
Background: Ocular myocysticercosis is rare and a high index of suspicion is required for its diagnosis.
Objective: To describe clinical characteristics and treatment outcome of ocular myocysticercosis.
Cases: We describe a series of three patients who had different clinical presentations of ocular myocysticerocosis namely diplopia, restricted ocular motility and subconjunctival cyst. The treatment with oral albendazole and prednisolone was effective in all three cases.
Conclusion: Favorable outcomes can be achieved with a high index of suspicion, early diagnosis and treatment with oral albendazole and prednisolone in patients with ocular myocysticercosis.
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/nepjoph.v4i2.6551
Nepal J Ophthalmol 2012; 4 (2): 315-318
Downloads
Downloads
Published
How to Cite
Issue
Section
License
This license enables reusers to copy and distribute the material in any medium or format in unadapted form only, for noncommercial purposes only, and only so long as attribution is given to the creator.