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Hypopyon and White Cataract Due to an Intraocular Helminth.

Authors :
Wai KM
Rossin EJ
Delgado-Tirado S
Cadorette JJ
Boody RP
Rodriguez M
Kim LA
Source :
Ophthalmic surgery, lasers & imaging retina [Ophthalmic Surg Lasers Imaging Retina] 2022 Mar; Vol. 53 (3), pp. 168-171. Date of Electronic Publication: 2022 Mar 01.
Publication Year :
2022

Abstract

We describe a case of a 29-year-old man with a history of intravenous drug use and vague history of eye trauma who presented with a hypopyon and white cataract in the right eye. He underwent pars plana vitrectomy and lensectomy; his anterior chamber aspirate revealed a single helminth on calcofluor stain. We suspect that his helminth infection may be secondary to unsanitary eating and drinking practices. As overall hygiene and dietary habits have improved during the years, parasitic helminth infections are relatively rare in nonendemic areas, especially in the nonpediatric population. [ Ophthalmic Surg Lasers Imaging Retina . 2022;53:168-171.] .

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
2325-8179
Volume :
53
Issue :
3
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Ophthalmic surgery, lasers & imaging retina
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
35272562
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.3928/23258160-20220211-02