Multifocal cysticercosis with optical coherence tomography findings in a child
MEAJO-Middle East African Journal of Ophthalmology. 2012; 19 (2): 240-242
in English
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ABSTRACT
We herein report a case with multifocal cysticercosis-sub-conjunctival cysticercus cyst, sub-retinal cysticercosis, and neurocysticercosis in a child. The optical coherence tomography [OCT] findings of the sub-retinal cysticercus cyst are reported. He was treated with anti-helminthic drugs and oral prednisolone followed by surgical removal of the sub-retinal cyst. He subsequently underwent silicone oil removal with lens aspiration and intraocular lens implantation maintaining stable vision
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IMEMR (Eastern Mediterranean)
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English
Journal:
Middle East Afr. J. Ophthalmol.
Year:
2012
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