Orbital Dirofilariasis in Iran: A Case Report
The Korean Journal of Parasitology
;
: 397-399, 2009.
Artigo
em Inglês
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-151027
ABSTRACT
Dirofilariasis is a common parasitic disease in both domestic and wild animals around the world, with canines as the principal reservoir host and mosquitoes as the vector. Human ophthalmic dirofilariasis is an uncommon condition, but there have been reports from many parts of the world, including Africa, Australia, the Americas, Europe, and Asia. Ophthalmic involvement with Dirofilaria may present itself as periorbital, subconjunctival, orbital, or intraocular infections. In this report, we present a case of orbital dirofilariasis with lateral rectus muscle involvement. To our knowledge, this is the first orbital dirofilariasis case reported in Iran. Although debulking of the tumor usually leads to resolution, our patient showed an episode of recurrence after biopsy. Complete recovery was achieved after a spontaneous discharge, without the need for systemic medication.
Texto completo:
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Índice:
WPRIM (Pacífico Ocidental)
Assunto principal:
Doenças Orbitárias
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Resultado do Tratamento
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Desbridamento
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Dirofilaria
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Dirofilariose
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Irã (Geográfico)
Limite:
Animais
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Feminino
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Humanos
País/Região como assunto:
Ásia
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
The Korean Journal of Parasitology
Ano de publicação:
2009
Tipo de documento:
Artigo
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