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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Assunto principal:
Prurido
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Procedimentos Cirúrgicos Oftalmológicos
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Esparganose
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Olho
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Coreia (Geográfico)
Tipo de estudo:
Prognostic_studies
Limite:
Female
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Humans
País/Região como assunto:
Asia
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Korean Journal of Ophthalmology
Ano de publicação:
2007
Tipo de documento:
Article