Abstract |
Intraocular infestation by live Gnathostoma spinigerum is a rare occurrence in humans. Most of the published reports are from South-East Asia. We report a case of intravitreal gnathostomiasis, where the worm was removed live and intact by pars plana vitrectomy.
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Authors | Samar K Basak, Tushar K Sinha, Debasish Bhattacharya, Tushar K Hazra, Sunil Parikh |
Journal | Indian journal of ophthalmology
(Indian J Ophthalmol)
Vol. 52
Issue 1
Pg. 57-8
(Mar 2004)
ISSN: 0301-4738 [Print] India |
PMID | 15132381
(Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
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Topics |
- Animals
- Anterior Chamber
(parasitology, pathology, surgery)
- Eye Infections, Parasitic
(pathology, surgery)
- Gnathostoma
(isolation & purification)
- Humans
- Male
- Middle Aged
- Spirurida Infections
(pathology, surgery)
- Treatment Outcome
- Visual Acuity
- Vitrectomy
- Vitreous Body
(parasitology, pathology, surgery)
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