Ocular cysticercosis. Report of a free floating cysticersus in the anterior chamber.
A rare case of free floating cysticercus in the anterior chamber is described which mimiced a dislocated lens. Preoperative use of steroids is advocated not only to controle uveitis but also facilitate surgical removal of the cyst.
D000293:Adolescent; D000867:Anterior Chamber / Q000469:parasitology*; D003551:Cysticercosis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D005128:Eye Diseases / Q000469:parasitology / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male