Diagnostic Aspects and Retinal Imaging in Ocular Toxocariasis: A Case Report from Italy
Toxocara canis is a nematode parasite, commonly found in dogs. This roundworm parasite can invade the eye, causing visual impairment. Toxocara should be considered as a possible causative agent of posterior and diffuse uveitis, and it could be considered in the differential diagnosis of retinoblasto...
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| description | Toxocara canis is a nematode parasite, commonly found in dogs. This roundworm parasite can invade the eye, causing visual impairment. Toxocara should be considered as a possible causative agent of posterior and diffuse uveitis, and it could be considered in the differential diagnosis of retinoblastoma. Ocular manifestations vary from severe endophthalmitis to silent incidental findings on a routine examination. We report a case of ocular toxocariasis in a 24-year-old Asiatic female that presented to us complaining of visual impairment. Fundoscopic examination revealed a posterior pole granuloma and exudative retinal detachment along with exudates. Presentation, clinical findings, morphological changes, and treatment are discussed. The enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay serology for Toxocara canis was performed, demonstrating the positivity for IgG and IgE. Treatment with the antihelminthic albendazole was initiated. Fluorescein angiography (FA; HRA 2, Heidelberg engineering) and optical coherence tomography (OCT; Spectralis, Heidelberg tomography) were performed, and results have been reported. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-e79dc5a67ec144a0a165938a6bcbc58f2025-08-20T03:26:10ZengWileyCase Reports in Medicine1687-96271687-96352012-01-01201210.1155/2012/984512984512Diagnostic Aspects and Retinal Imaging in Ocular Toxocariasis: A Case Report from ItalyOnelia Verallo0Serena Fragiotta1Francesca Verboschi2Enzo Maria Vingolo3Department of Ophthalmology, “S. M. Goretti” Hospital, University of Rome “La Sapienza”, Via G. Reni, 04100 Latina, ItalyDepartment of Ophthalmology, “S. M. Goretti” Hospital, University of Rome “La Sapienza”, Via G. Reni, 04100 Latina, ItalyDepartment of Ophthalmology, “S. M. Goretti” Hospital, University of Rome “La Sapienza”, Via G. Reni, 04100 Latina, ItalyDepartment of Ophthalmology, “S. M. Goretti” Hospital, University of Rome “La Sapienza”, Via G. Reni, 04100 Latina, ItalyToxocara canis is a nematode parasite, commonly found in dogs. This roundworm parasite can invade the eye, causing visual impairment. Toxocara should be considered as a possible causative agent of posterior and diffuse uveitis, and it could be considered in the differential diagnosis of retinoblastoma. Ocular manifestations vary from severe endophthalmitis to silent incidental findings on a routine examination. We report a case of ocular toxocariasis in a 24-year-old Asiatic female that presented to us complaining of visual impairment. Fundoscopic examination revealed a posterior pole granuloma and exudative retinal detachment along with exudates. Presentation, clinical findings, morphological changes, and treatment are discussed. The enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay serology for Toxocara canis was performed, demonstrating the positivity for IgG and IgE. Treatment with the antihelminthic albendazole was initiated. Fluorescein angiography (FA; HRA 2, Heidelberg engineering) and optical coherence tomography (OCT; Spectralis, Heidelberg tomography) were performed, and results have been reported.http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2012/984512 |
| spellingShingle | Onelia Verallo Serena Fragiotta Francesca Verboschi Enzo Maria Vingolo Diagnostic Aspects and Retinal Imaging in Ocular Toxocariasis: A Case Report from Italy Case Reports in Medicine |
| title | Diagnostic Aspects and Retinal Imaging in Ocular Toxocariasis: A Case Report from Italy |
| title_full | Diagnostic Aspects and Retinal Imaging in Ocular Toxocariasis: A Case Report from Italy |
| title_fullStr | Diagnostic Aspects and Retinal Imaging in Ocular Toxocariasis: A Case Report from Italy |
| title_full_unstemmed | Diagnostic Aspects and Retinal Imaging in Ocular Toxocariasis: A Case Report from Italy |
| title_short | Diagnostic Aspects and Retinal Imaging in Ocular Toxocariasis: A Case Report from Italy |
| title_sort | diagnostic aspects and retinal imaging in ocular toxocariasis a case report from italy |
| url | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2012/984512 |
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