PERIORBITAL SUBCUTANEOUS DIROFILARIASIS-A REPORT FROM COASTAL KARNATAKA

International Journal of Biomedical and Advance Research

Vasanthi B. Kotian ; Hrishikesh Amin ; Devika P.

关键词: s Dirofilaria;    Dirofilariasis;    Periorbital;    Coastal Karnataka;   

学科分类：药学、药理学、毒理学（综合）

来源: Scholar Science Journals

【 摘 要 】

We report two rare cases of Periorbital subcutaneous Dirofilariasis from coastal Karnataka. Human ophthalmic dirofilariasis is an uncommon condition, but has worldwide distribution. Ophthalmic Dirofilariasis may present  as periorbital, subconjunctival, orbital, or intraocular involvement.We report two cases of periorbital subcutaneous dirofilariasis with different clinical presentation, one with complete ptosis and the other with preseptal cellulitis. Both patients underwent excision biopsy of the subcutaneous nodule with complete recovery.

【 授权许可】

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