A Case of Cysticercosis in Lateral Rectus Muscle.
- Author:
Eun Kyo KO
1
;
Jong Park KIM
;
Choong Jae KO
Author Information
1. Department of Ophthalmology, Han Yang University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
- Publication Type:Case Report
- MeSH:
Child;
Cysticercosis*;
Humans;
Male
- From:Journal of the Korean Ophthalmological Society
1975;16(1):82-84
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
The authers have recently experienced a case of cysticercosis in the left lateral rectus muscleof 9 years old Korean boy. The cyst, 3 X 3 X 5mm of size, was located within the muscle sheath and removed surgically in its capsule, confirmed as cysticercosis microscopically. We presents here a report of cysticercosis with a brief review of literature.
