Ocular Dirofilariasis in Bosnia and Herzegovina: A Case Report and Review of the Literature

PURPOSETo report a rare occurrence of ocular dirofilariasis in Bosnia and Herzegovina and provide a short overview on clinical characteristics and treatment options for ocular dirofilariasis. METHODSA 75-year-old woman was admitted to the University Clinical Centre Tuzla with pain and redness in her...

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Published in:Journal of current ophthalmology 2020, Vol.32 (3), p.293-296
Main Authors: Zvornicanin, Jasmin, Zvornicanin, Edita, Numanovic, Fatima, Delibegovic, Zineta, Husic, Damir, Gegic, Merima
Format: Report
Language:English
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Summary:PURPOSETo report a rare occurrence of ocular dirofilariasis in Bosnia and Herzegovina and provide a short overview on clinical characteristics and treatment options for ocular dirofilariasis. METHODSA 75-year-old woman was admitted to the University Clinical Centre Tuzla with pain and redness in her left eye. A live, white, coiled, and active worm was noticed in subconjunctival space of bulbar conjunctiva. RESULTSAfter successful surgical extraction, the parasite was identified as the adult form of Dirofilaria repens. There were no signs of intraocular or systemic inflammation. CONCLUSIONOphthalmologists should have in mind a possible infestation, especially in cases with repeated inflammatory reactions and swelling of the ocular region, which does not respond to conventional therapy.
ISSN:2452-2325
2452-2325
DOI:10.4103/JOCO.JOCO_143_20