Clinical features of ocular toxocariasis: a comparison between ultra-wide-field and conventional camera imaging
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DOI: 10.1038/s41433-020-01332-w
Abstract: The purpose of this study is to compare the lesion detection rates of ocular toxocariasis (OT) between ultra-wide-field scanning laser ophthalmoscopy (UWF-SLO) and conventional fundus photography (CFP), and to evaluate the potential diagnostic ability of… read more here.
Keywords: ultra wide; ocular toxocariasis; clinical features; wide field ... See more keywords
Cerebro-Ocular Toxocariasis Revealed by Bilateral Cystoid Macular Edema.
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DOI: 10.1080/09273948.2022.2155844
Abstract: DESIGN Case Report Case description: This report describes the case of a female patient diagnosed with oculo-cerebral toxocariasis manifesting initially in the form of isolated bilateral cystoid macular edema. Diagnosis was made by means of… read more here.
Keywords: toxocariasis; macular edema; ocular toxocariasis; cystoid macular ... See more keywords
Ocular Toxocariasis in Parasitology Consultation in Quindío, Colombia: Description of Cases and Contact Studies.
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DOI: 10.1093/tropej/fmaa096
Abstract: We report diagnosis, treatment and evolution of cases of ocular toxocariasis in specialized consultation in Quindío, Colombia. No cases were seen during the 2000-17 period, but five cases were confirmed from November 2017 to March… read more here.
Keywords: quind colombia; ocular toxocariasis; consultation quind; parasitology ... See more keywords
NONINVASIVE DIAGNOSTIC STRATEGY OF OCULAR TOXOCARIASIS BASED ON CLINICAL FEATURES
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DOI: 10.1097/iae.0000000000003388
Abstract: Current study revealed that retrolental membranes, branch-like vitreous strands, and retinal granulomas were most common clinical features of ocular toxocariasis. A strategy based on at least two out of three positive signs above showed excellent… read more here.
Keywords: ocular toxocariasis; specificity; sensitivity specificity; strategy ... See more keywords
Ultrasound biomicroscopic imaging in paediatric ocular toxocariasis
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DOI: 10.1136/bjophthalmol-2016-309850
Abstract: Purpose To determine the potential and usefulness of ultrasound biomicroscopy (UBM) as a diagnostic procedure on a larger cohort of paediatric patients with ocular toxocariasis. Methods UBM was performed on 41 eyes of 41 patients… read more here.
Keywords: ocular toxocariasis; toxocariasis; ultrasound biomicroscopic; pathology ... See more keywords
Intravitreal Dexamethasone Implant (Ozurdex) for Ocular Toxocariasis
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DOI: 10.1155/2024/6685092
Abstract: This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of intravitreal dexamethasone implants in the treatment of ocular toxocariasis (OT). A retrospective analysis was performed on 6 cases in which laboratory tests diagnosed OT. All… read more here.
Keywords: intravitreal dexamethasone; ocular toxocariasis; dexamethasone implants; dexamethasone ... See more keywords
Suspected ocular toxocariasis and macular heterotopia
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DOI: 10.22336/rjo.2020.13
Abstract: We report a case of an asymptomatic Caucasian male who attended our clinic for a routine check-up and macular heterotopia associated with lesions compatible with ocular toxocariasis were found. read more here.
Keywords: ocular toxocariasis; macular heterotopia; suspected ocular;
Case report: Ultrasound biomicroscopy as a guide for the selection of injection sites for dexamethasone intravitreal implant (Ozurdex) for peripheral granulomatous ocular toxocariasis in children
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DOI: 10.3389/fmed.2023.1176585
Abstract: Purpose This article aims to report a case of successful treatment of peripheral granulomatous ocular toxocariasis (OT) in an 8-year-old patient using intravitreal injection of dexamethasone (DEX) implant (Ozurdex) under ultrasound biomicroscopy (UBM) guidance. Case… read more here.
Keywords: injection; peripheral granulomatous; intravitreal injection; granulomatous ocular ... See more keywords