BARC/PUB/2012/1326

 
 

Orbital cysticercosis: A case report

 
     
 
Author(s)

Damani, M.; Mehta, V. C.; Baile, R. B.; Nakwa, B.
(MD)

Source

Saudi Journal of Ophthalmology, 2012. Vol. 26 (4): pp. 457-458

ABSTRACT

A 22 years old male presented to us with a history of lid swelling and chemosis of conjunctiva since 2 days. The patient had a history of convulsions 4 days back and 2 months back. The patient had undergone a CT scan which showed granulomas in temporal and parietal lobes. The patient was started on Anti tuberculosis treatment by the Physician. The Patient underwent USG B scan which revealed cysticercosis cyst in the anterior orbit inferiorly .The patient was treated with albendazole and wysolone for a month. The patient was reviewed after 1 month .The lesion resolved with the treatment both clinically and on USG.

 
 
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