Spontaneous Extrusion of Subconjunctival Cysticercosis

Abstract

We report on a case of subconjunctival cysticercosis in a patient who presented with redness on the medial side, fever, and pain and swelling on the inside of the right eye. There was no diplopia, restriction of ocular movements in any gaze or diminution of vision. Cyst excision was scheduled and oral albendazole was administered. However, the cyst extruded spontaneously prior to surgery.

Orbital Cisticercosis. A Challenger for Neurologists, Ophthalmologists, Neuro-Opthalmologists, and General Practitioners

“…[202] Patients presenting lacrimal canalicular obstruction have been reported as well. [85,97] The most common outcome is the spontaneous extrusion of the T solium cysticercus. [90-92, 94-96,98, 203] sometimes they got extruded from the orbit or from subconjunctival space but almost always associated with clinical improvement.…”

“…[77,79] However, other affirm that intraocular involvement is more common in India compared with Western countries. [78,] and involvement of conjunctiva is most commonly reported in India [80][81][82][83][84][85][86][87][88][89][90][91][92][93][94][95][96][97][98][99], whereas involvement of posterior segment of the eye is most commonly seen in Western countries. [100][101][102][103][104][105][106][107][108][109] compared with conjunctival region but it also can be seen in India.…”