Abstract | PURPOSE: METHODS: This was a cohort study of patients seen in different institutions in the United States. Ten eyes of 10 patients were studied. Vitrectomy was performed in all eyes, combined with membrane removal, scleral buckle, fluid-gas exchange, silicone oil, or lensectomy in certain cases. The anatomic and visual results of surgery were reviewed. RESULTS: Ten eyes from 10 patients ranging in age from 2 to 33 years (median, 6 years) were reviewed. Follow-up ranged from 3 months to 8 years (median, 2 years). All eyes achieved macular attachment following surgery; vision improved in 5 (50%) eyes, and was unchanged in 5 (50%). Histologic specimens from six eyes were reviewed, and revealed combinations of fibrous tissue, eosinophils, plasma cells, lymphocytes, and giant cells. One specimen revealed an encysted Toxocara canis organism. CONCLUSION:
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Authors | H I Amin, H R McDonald, D P Han, G J Jaffe, M W Johnson, H Lewis, P F Lopez, W F Mieler, J Neuwirth, P Sternberg Jr, J C Werner, E Ai, R N Johnson |
Journal | Retina (Philadelphia, Pa.)
(Retina)
Vol. 20
Issue 1
Pg. 80-5
( 2000)
ISSN: 0275-004X [Print] United States |
PMID | 10696753
(Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article, Multicenter Study, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't)
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Chemical References |
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Topics |
- Adolescent
- Adult
- Animals
- Antibodies, Helminth
(analysis)
- Child
- Child, Preschool
- Cohort Studies
- Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay
- Epiretinal Membrane
(etiology, pathology, surgery)
- Eye Infections, Parasitic
(complications, pathology, surgery)
- Female
- Humans
- Macula Lutea
(parasitology, surgery)
- Male
- Retinal Detachment
(etiology, pathology, surgery)
- Retrospective Studies
- Scleral Buckling
- Toxocara canis
(immunology, isolation & purification)
- Toxocariasis
(complications, pathology, surgery)
- Visual Acuity
- Vitrectomy
- Vitreous Body
(immunology, parasitology)
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