Subconjunctival Loa Loa Worm: A case report.

Mohammad Mateen  Amir; Afsar Saeed  Shaikh; Ameena  Ashraf

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Subconjunctival Loa Loa Worm: A case report.

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Mohammad Mateen Amir University of Lahore, Pakistan;Al- Khidmat Teaching Hospital Mansoora, Lahore, Pakistan

Afsar Saeed Shaikh Gujranwala Medical College, Gujranwala, Pakistan

Ameena Ashraf Gujranwala Medical College, Gujranwala, Pakistan

Abstract

A male patient 70 years old presented in outpatient department with a history of heaviness and irritation in his left eye for the last four months. He had been using different eye drops but there was no recovery. Slit lamp examination revealed a black subconjunctival mass 2-3 mm on surface. Removal under microscope revealed the mass was a worm about 3 cm and pathologist confirmed the worm was a dead Loa Loa. Laboratory report revealed eosinophilia of 8%. The patient also gave history of pruritis and swelling on medial side of thigh a year back. The patient showed marked improvement after 3 weeks.

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Page(s) 241-242

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Published Journal: Pakistan Journal of Ophthalmology , Volume: 30, Issue: 4, Year: 2014

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