Subretinal cysticercosis.
BACKGROUND
[corrected] Cysticercosis is a parasitic infestation of different body organs by Cysticercosis cellulosae, a larval form of the helminth, Taenia solium, known commonly as pork tapeworm. Ocular involvement of cysticercosis is most common. Other sites of infestation include the central nervous system, subcutaneous tissue, skeletal muscles, and heart muscle. Patients with ocular cysticercosis may be asymptomatic or suffer mild to severe vision loss.


METHODS
A patient presented with painless vision loss secondary to a parasitic infection by presumed subretinal cysticercosis. The clinical appearance, differential diagnosis, and management of subretinal cysticercosis are discussed.


CONCLUSIONS
Prompt diagnosis and referral to a retinal surgeon are essential for the successful treatment of this condition.
Lombardo
J
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TLC Northwest Eye, Seattle, Washington 98133, USA. jlombardo@tlcnweye.com
D000328:Adult; D015766:Albendazole / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000818:Animals; D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000981:Antiprotozoal Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003551:Cysticercosis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000469:parasitology; D004359:Drug Therapy, Combination; D015822:Eye Infections, Parasitic / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000469:parasitology; D005260:Female; D005451:Fluorescein Angiography; D006801:Humans; D011241:Prednisone / Q000627:therapeutic use; D012164:Retinal Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000469:parasitology*; D013621:Taenia / Q000472:pathogenicity / Q000502:physiology
D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents; D000981:Antiprotozoal Agents; D015766:Albendazole; D011241:Prednisone