A Case of Ocular Sparganosis in Korea
Journal of the Korean Ophthalmological Society
;
: 913-916, 2002.
Article
in Korean
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-106034
ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
Ocular sparganosis has not been reported in Korea and 5 cases have been reported sporadically worldwide. Among these, 2 cases were found under the conjunctiva. We reported the first Korean case of ocular sparganosis manifesting as a subconjunctival mass. CASE A 29-year-old man was presented to remove sunconjunctival mass in his left eye for cosmetic purpose. His ocular findings were normal except 0.5 x 0.5 mm sized subconjunctival mass. The surgically excised mass was suspected to have a parasite grossly. Sparganum was identified under microscopic examination after hematoxylin-eosin staining.CONCLUSIONS:
The morphologic state of mumified parasite under microscope was plerocercoid phase of spargaum. His ocular movement and visual acuity remained normal after excision of the mass.
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Parasites
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Sparganum
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Visual Acuity
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Sparganosis
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Conjunctiva
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Korea
Limits:
Adult
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Humans
Country/Region as subject:
Asia
Language:
Korean
Journal:
Journal of the Korean Ophthalmological Society
Year:
2002
Type:
Article
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