A Case of Oular Sparganosis in Korea
Korean Journal of Ophthalmology
;
: 48-50, 2007.
Article
in English
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-41858
ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
To present a case of ocular sparoganosis presenting as itching sensation.METHODS:
A 60-year-old woman presented for removal of an itchy subconjunctival mass in her left eye. Her ocular findings were normal, except for a subconjunctival mass (1.5 x 1.5 mm).RESULTS:
A parasite excised from the subconjunctival mass was identified as a sparganum, by microscopic examination after hematoxylin-eosin staining. The mummified parasite was identified as the plerocercoid phase of the sparganum, by microscopy.CONCLUSIONS:
Although rare, parasitic disease should be suspected in a palpable subconjunctival mass unresponsive to the medical treatment.
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Index:
WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Pruritus
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Ophthalmologic Surgical Procedures
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Sparganosis
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Eye
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Korea
Type of study:
Prognostic study
Limits:
Female
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Humans
Country/Region as subject:
Asia
Language:
English
Journal:
Korean Journal of Ophthalmology
Year:
2007
Type:
Article
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