DR. MAURYA R. P.

DR. SHIVANGI SINGH, DR. MEGHNA ROY, DR.VIRENDRA PRATAP SINGH

Abstract

Aim:To review the clinical profile,and outcomes of ocular cysticercosis.Methods:Retrospective review of medical record.Results: Of the 52 patients,67.31% were females.The most frequently affected age group was 10-30 years (53.85%). All patients had unilateral lesion.Left eye (61.54%) was predominantly involved.Majority (84.61%) were isolated ocular cysticercosis, however 15.38% cases had simultaneous neurocysticercosis.Location of cysticercosis was orbital(38.46%) ,subconjunctival (30.77%), intraocular and eyelid in 7.69% each. Most common presentation was subconjunctival mass (30.78%), proptosis (57.69%) and Diplopia (15.38%).Cysticercosis was radiologically confirmed in 84.61% cases.ELISA test was positive in 50.0% patients.Surgical excision was required in 42.31%cases. Recurrence was observed in 9.62% cases.Three patients had phthisis bulbi.Conclusion:Extra ocular cyst is more benign and common. Radio imaging and ELISA for anti-cysticercal antibodies are important diagnostic tools.