Orbital parasitosis.
Orbital parasitoses are uncommon diseases. Due to specific characteristics of orbital space, many different diseases, such as tumors and inflammatory disease, can present with similar clinical manifestations. The aim of this study is to review the most important clinical, epidemiological, and treatment aspects of orbital parasitoses described worldwide.
Instituto de Pesquisa Clínica Evandro Chagas, IPEC-FIOCRUZ, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. curiall@terra.com.br
Andre L L
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Curi
Eduardo
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Marback
D015822:Eye Infections, Parasitic / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000628:therapy / Q000635:transmission; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009916:Orbital Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000469:parasitology* / Q000628:therapy; D016896:Treatment Outcome