A Case of Subretinal Cysticercosis Associated with Subcutaneous Nodules

ABSTRACT

A new case of the recently experienced intraocular cysticercosis associated with multiple skin lesions (subcutaneous nodules) is presented. Clinical picture of this case was characteristic with bizarre shape retinal hemorrhage, and clinical diagnosis was possible by the fluorescein angiography of fundus. Trans-scleral extraction of the subretinal cysticercus was performed successfully without rupture of a cyst-capsule through the infero-temporal quadrant of sclera near to the equator of right eye. Diagnosis of ocular cysticercosis was confirmed by histo-parasitological examination on the extracted cyst of 5 x 7 mm in size. Oral medication is generally not amenable treatment for the intraocular cysticercosis, and less traumatic surgical removal is the only effective method for the improvement of visual function or preservation of the eye itself. The immense review of literatures on the ocular cysticercosis including the subretinal invas ion was attempted.