Medical management of extra-ocular muscle cysticercosis- a clinical study
Journal Title: Tropical Journal of Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology - Year 2018, Vol 3, Issue 4
Abstract
Introduction: To study clinical diagnosis, results of investigations and role of medical management and their outcome in extra-ocular cysticercosis. Our study also emphasizes on the role of topical cyclosporine eye drops in the management of treatment related severe inflammatory response in extra-ocular cysticercosis. Methods: A total of 10 patients with extra-ocular cysticercosis were recruited for the study from our OPD, blood investigations, ultra-sonography for both eyes and whole abdomen were done. Computed tomography (NCCT) were done to rule out neurocysticercosis and orbital cysticercosis. Results: The commonest clinical presentation was cyst in the medial rectus muscle with it being the most common presenting manifestation. Conclusion: Extra-ocular cysticercosis can be managed with medical treatment. Oral Albendazole, topical and systemic steroids were given as a part of medical treatment, topical cyclosporin was added to the patients with more severe inflammatory response due to dying cysticercus.
Authors and Affiliations
Amrita Mishra, Manmeet Singh, Akhil Agarwal, Vijeta Bajpai, Vashishth Mishra
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- DOI 10.17511/jooo.2018.i4.06
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