Medical Management of Extraocular Muscle Cysticercosis – A Case Report

Dr. Manmeet Singh; Dr. Amrita Bajpai; Dr. Neelima Mehrotra; Dr. Akhil Agarwal; Dr. Samreen Mehfooz

Volume : IX, Issue : VI, June - 2019

Medical Management of Extraocular Muscle Cysticercosis – A Case Report

Dr. Manmeet Singh, Dr. Amrita Bajpai, Dr. Neelima Mehrotra, Dr. Akhil Agarwal, Dr. Samreen Mehfooz

Abstract :

Taenia solium is a member of Phylum Platyhelminthes , class Cestoda Order Cyclophyllidea and family Taeniidae. Taeniasis is an intestinal infection caused by the adult T. solium and T. saginata. Ocular cysticercosis can be devastating as the cysticercus increases in size leading to blindness in 3–5 years. This is a case report of 7 year old female with extra – ocular cysticercosis , L/E revealed Lid swelling and medical management was done with the role of additional use of topical ciclosporine. Diagnostic modalities like Ultra–sonography for both eyes , whole abdomen , Computed tomography (NCCT) were done to rule out neurocysticercosis and orbital cysticercosis. Extra – ocular cysticercosis can be managed with medical treatment. Oral Albendazole, topical and systemic steroids were given as a part of medical treatment , topical ciclosporin was added to the patients with more severe inflammatory response due to dying cysticercus