J Lombardo1. 1. TLC Northwest Eye, Seattle, Washington 98133, USA. jlombardo@tlcnweye.com
Abstract
BACKGROUND: [corrected] Cysticercosis is a parasitic infestation of different body organs by Cysticercosis cellulosae, a larval form of the helminth, Taenia solium, known commonly as pork tapeworm. Ocular involvement of cysticercosis is most common. Other sites of infestation include the central nervous system, subcutaneous tissue, skeletal muscles, and heart muscle. Patients with ocular cysticercosis may be asymptomatic or suffer mild to severe vision loss. CASE REPORT: A patient presented with painless vision loss secondary to a parasitic infection by presumed subretinal cysticercosis. The clinical appearance, differential diagnosis, and management of subretinal cysticercosis are discussed. CONCLUSION: Prompt diagnosis and referral to a retinal surgeon are essential for the successful treatment of this condition.
BACKGROUND: [corrected] Cysticercosis is a parasitic infestation of different body organs by Cysticercosis cellulosae, a larval form of the helminth, Taenia solium, known commonly as pork tapeworm. Ocular involvement of cysticercosis is most common. Other sites of infestation include the central nervous system, subcutaneous tissue, skeletal muscles, and heart muscle. Patients with ocular cysticercosis may be asymptomatic or suffer mild to severe vision loss. CASE REPORT: A patient presented with painless vision loss secondary to a parasitic infection by presumed subretinal cysticercosis. The clinical appearance, differential diagnosis, and management of subretinal cysticercosis are discussed. CONCLUSION: Prompt diagnosis and referral to a retinal surgeon are essential for the successful treatment of this condition.