Optic nerve cysticercosis.
Optic nerve cysticercosis is rare but causes significant visual morbidity. A high index of suspicion is warranted for patients in endemic areas who present with sudden vision loss. Visual morbidity can be prevented by early imaging studies and therapeutic interventions.
Das
J C
JC
Guru Nanak Eye Centre, Maulana Azad Medical College, University of Delhi, New Delhi, India.
Sharma
Pankaj
P
Chaudhary
S P
SP
D002648:Child; D004797:Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008297:Male; D020019:Neurocysticercosis / Q000175:diagnosis; D009901:Optic Nerve Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000469:parasitology*; D009902:Optic Neuritis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000469:parasitology*