Retrobulbar optic nerve cysticercosis with surgical removal: a case report.
A 15-year-old boy presented with diminution of vision which rapidly progressed to no perception of light. In the ocular fundus, a neuroretinitis-like picture was seen. On CT-scan & ultrasonography, an optic nerve swelling was detected with a shadow of scolex. Medical therapy in the form of steroids along with albendazole was ineffective. Surgical removal by lateral orbitotomy was done and a complete cyst with scolex was removed, which was confirmed histopathologically as a case of retrobulbar optic nerve cysticercosis.
Betharia
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Dr. Rajendra Prasad Centre for Ophthalmic Sciences, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Ansari Nagar, New Delhi, India
Tandon
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Thanikachalam
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Ramkrishna
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Sen
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Kashyap
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Vashishta
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