Tungiasis infestation of dermis fat graft in an anophthalmic socket

A patient with an anophthalmic socket with a dermis-fat graft (DFG) developed inflammation and a foul odour in the right socket. The DFG was surgically removed and Tungiasis infestation was detected. This is the first case to report Tungiasis infestation in a DFG in an anophthalmic socket.

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Published in:Saudi journal of ophthalmology 2019-01, Vol.33 (1), p.102-104
Main Authors: Galindo-Ferreiro, Alicia, AlEssa, Dalal, Elkhamary, Sahar M., Edward, Deepak P., Galvez-Ruiz, Alberto, Schellini, Silvana
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Anophthalmic cavity
Case Report
Dermis fat graft
Orbital inflammatory reaction
Tungiasis infestation
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Summary:A patient with an anophthalmic socket with a dermis-fat graft (DFG) developed inflammation and a foul odour in the right socket. The DFG was surgically removed and Tungiasis infestation was detected. This is the first case to report Tungiasis infestation in a DFG in an anophthalmic socket.
ISSN:1319-4534
DOI:10.1016/j.sjopt.2018.06.005