S Natarajan1, A Malpani, P Kumar Nirmalan, B Dutta. 1. Aditya Jyot Eye Hospital, Aashirwad, 168-D Vikas Wadi, Dr. Ambedkar Road, Dadar T.T., Mumbai - 400 014, India, main@giasbm01.vsnl.net.in
Abstract
BACKGROUND: A study was carried out to investigate the various posterior segment presentations of intraocular cysticercosis and their management. METHODS: A retrospective study of five consecutive cases of intraocular cysticercosis seen at our institute was done. Pars plana vitreous surgery for removal of intact cysts was done in all cases. RESULTS: Complete removal of the intact cyst through the pars plana route was achieved in all cases. Postoperative periods were uneventful, with visual recovery to 6/9 or better in all cases. CONCLUSIONS: Complete surgical removal of the intact cyst can result in good functional recovery in eyes with intraocular cysticercosis.
BACKGROUND: A study was carried out to investigate the various posterior segment presentations of intraocular cysticercosis and their management. METHODS: A retrospective study of five consecutive cases of intraocular cysticercosis seen at our institute was done. Pars plana vitreous surgery for removal of intact cysts was done in all cases. RESULTS: Complete removal of the intact cyst through the pars plana route was achieved in all cases. Postoperative periods were uneventful, with visual recovery to 6/9 or better in all cases. CONCLUSIONS: Complete surgical removal of the intact cyst can result in good functional recovery in eyes with intraocular cysticercosis.