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Ocular Gnathostomiasis Presenting as Branch Retinal Artery Occlusion.

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PURPOSE To report a case of ocular Gnathostomiasis presenting as branch retinal artery occlusion. METHOD Observational case report. RESULT A 22-year-old Asian woman presented to her ophthalmologist with redness, tearing,… Click to show full abstract

PURPOSE To report a case of ocular Gnathostomiasis presenting as branch retinal artery occlusion. METHOD Observational case report. RESULT A 22-year-old Asian woman presented to her ophthalmologist with redness, tearing, and decreased vision in her left eye. Examination revealed anterior uveitis and branch retinal artery occlusion associated with both intra-retinal and vitreous hemorrhage. The patient was treated with topical corticosteroids and cycloplegics. After 3 weeks, she presented in our emergency, with further decrease in vision and worsening pain in the left eye. Slit lamp examination revealed a brown colored live worm on the posterior corneal surface, anterior uveitis, multiple iris holes, and vitreous cells. Indirect ophthalmoscopy showed focal retinal hemorrhages, subretinal tracts, and vitreous hemorrhage. Surgical removal of the worm from anterior chamber was done immediately. CONCLUSION Branched retinal artery occlusion with intraretinal and vitreous hemorrhage, panuveitis, and multiple iris holes may suggest the presence of an intraocular parasite.

Keywords: artery occlusion; ocular gnathostomiasis; branch retinal; retinal artery

Journal Title: Ocular immunology and inflammation
Year Published: 2020

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