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Case Reports
. 1985 Mar 15;99(3):252-7.
doi: 10.1016/0002-9394(85)90352-6.

Intraocular cysticercosis

E Kruger-Leite, A E Jalkh, H Quiroz, C L Schepens
Case Reports

Intraocular cysticercosis

E Kruger-Leite et al. Am J Ophthalmol. .

Abstract

We observed and photographed intraocular cysticercosis in a 50-year-old woman. The subretinal cysticercus in the macular area produced a macular break during its passage from the subretinal space into the vitreous cavity. The parasite was removed by closed vitrectomy, but the macular break was left untreated because there was no vitreous traction to the macula. The patient ultimately developed a subretinal scar in the macular area, and visual acuity improved from hand movements to counting fingers.

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