A CASE OF MULTISITE INTRAOCULAR CYSTICERCOSIS WITH ASSOCIATED NEUROCYSTICERCOSIS: A RARE ENTITY.

Dr. Sheela P Kerkar; Dr. Samruddhi Dani; Dr. Priyarthi Pradhan; Dr. Vikram Nakhate

Volume : VI, Issue : X, October - 2017

A CASE OF MULTISITE INTRAOCULAR CYSTICERCOSIS WITH ASSOCIATED NEUROCYSTICERCOSIS: A RARE ENTITY.

Dr. Sheela P Kerkar, Dr. Samruddhi Dani, Dr. Priyarthi Pradhan, Dr. Vikram Nakhate

Abstract :

Ocular cysticercosis occurs as a result of development of Taenia solium larvae, Cysticercus cellulosae, in the eye. This condition is prevalent worldwide, but is particularly common in developing countries. The eye is one of the common locations for parasitic development because of its rich vascularization. Intraorbital cysticercosis accounts for 75 to 85% of the cases and if not treated, can lead to blindness. [1] Intravitreal involvement is the most common form, followed by suetinal involvement. Involvement of other structures such as the anterior chamber, iris and lens is rare. [1] We report a case study showing intraocular cysticercosis including suetinal as well as intracameral involvement, with associated neurocysticercosis, which is a very rare entity