A Case of Oular Sparganosis in Korea
Korean Journal of Ophthalmology
; : 48-50, 2007.
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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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Asunto principal:
Prurito
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Procedimientos Quirúrgicos Oftalmológicos
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Esparganosis
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Ojo
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Corea (Geográfico)
Tipo de estudio:
Prognostic_studies
Límite:
Female
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Humans
País/Región como asunto:
Asia
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En
Revista:
Korean Journal of Ophthalmology
Año:
2007
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Article