title: Unusual localization of an hydatid cyst: first reported case in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
abstract: Hydatidosis is a parasitic infection caused by the tapeworm larva of Echinococcus spp. Its relevance lies in its wide distribution, great number of clinical cases and outstanding morbility. Hydatid infection of the orbit comprises far less than 1% of the total incidence. This is a case of a patient from Argentina complaining of a two-week evolution proptosis of the right eye. A microscopic examination revealed the presence of protoscolices of Echinococcus spp. in the fluid obtained during the surgical proceedings. The patient was treated with oral albendazole. To our knowledge, this is the first case of ocular hydatidosis diagnosed in the city of Buenos Aires, Argentina.
authors.affiliation: Parasitology Laboratory, Hospital de Clinicas, University of Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argentina. cmenghi@fi bertel.com.ar
authors.forename: Claudia Irene
authors.initials: CI
authors.lastname: Menghi
authors.forename: Claudia Liliana
authors.initials: CL
authors.lastname: Gatta
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D015766:Albendazole / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000818:Animals; D000871:Anthelmintics / Q000627:therapeutic use; D004443:Echinococcosis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy; D004446:Echinococcus / Q000302:isolation & purification; D015822:Eye Infections, Parasitic / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans
chemical_list: D000871:Anthelmintics; D015766:Albendazole