Orbital Dirofilariasis in Iran: A Case Report.
10.3347/kjp.2009.47.4.397
- Author:
Sepideh TAVAKOLIZADEH
1
;
Iraj MOBEDI
Author Information
1. Noor Ophthalmology Research Center, Noor Eye Hospital, Tehran, Iran. stavakkolizadeh@noorvision.com
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Dirofilaria;
dirofilariasis;
orbit;
case report;
Iran
- MeSH:
Animals;
Debridement;
Dirofilaria/*isolation & purification;
Dirofilariasis/*diagnosis/parasitology/surgery;
Female;
Humans;
Iran;
Orbital Diseases/*diagnosis/parasitology/surgery;
Treatment Outcome;
Young Adult
- From:The Korean Journal of Parasitology
2009;47(4):397-399
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Dirofilariasis is a common parasitic disease in both domestic and wild animals around the world, with canines as the principal reservoir host and mosquitoes as the vector. Human ophthalmic dirofilariasis is an uncommon condition, but there have been reports from many parts of the world, including Africa, Australia, the Americas, Europe, and Asia. Ophthalmic involvement with Dirofilaria may present itself as periorbital, subconjunctival, orbital, or intraocular infections. In this report, we present a case of orbital dirofilariasis with lateral rectus muscle involvement. To our knowledge, this is the first orbital dirofilariasis case reported in Iran. Although debulking of the tumor usually leads to resolution, our patient showed an episode of recurrence after biopsy. Complete recovery was achieved after a spontaneous discharge, without the need for systemic medication.
