Management of intraocular cysticercosis.
BACKGROUND
A study was carried out to investigate the various posterior segment presentations of intraocular cysticercosis and their management.


METHODS
A retrospective study of five consecutive cases of intraocular cysticercosis seen at our institute was done. Pars plana vitreous surgery for removal of intact cysts was done in all cases.


RESULTS
Complete removal of the intact cyst through the pars plana route was achieved in all cases. Postoperative periods were uneventful, with visual recovery to 6/9 or better in all cases.


CONCLUSIONS
Complete surgical removal of the intact cyst can result in good functional recovery in eyes with intraocular cysticercosis.
Natarajan
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Aditya Jyot Eye Hospital, Aashirwad, 168-D Vikas Wadi, Dr. Ambedkar Road, Dadar T.T., Mumbai - 400 014, India, main@giasbm01.vsnl.net.in
Malpani
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Kumar Nirmalan
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Dutta
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D000328:Adult; D003551:Cysticercosis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000469:parasitology / Q000601:surgery*; D015822:Eye Infections, Parasitic / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000469:parasitology / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012164:Retinal Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000469:parasitology / Q000601:surgery*; D012591:Scleral Buckling; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014792:Visual Acuity; D014821:Vitrectomy