Ophthalmomyiasis with a Singular Subretinal Track - 19/08/11
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Purpose |
To report 3 cases of myiasis with a singular subretinal track in the Northeastern part of United States.
Design |
Noninterventional case series.
Methods |
Three patients from Pennsylvania were referred for evaluation of a linear and serpiginous retinal scar. Funduscopic examination and fluorescein angiography were performed to assess the referred retinal lesion.
Results |
Funduscopic examination showed a singular subretinal track from the superior periphery to either the posterior pole or inferior midperiphery in the study cases. Fluorescein angiography showed exudative retinal detachment in all 3 cases. Laser photocoagulation of the subretinal worm was performed in all reported cases.
Conclusions |
Our case series represents a report of singular subretinal tracks presumably caused by the warble fly larva in the Northeastern part of United States.
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Vol 150 - N° 5
P. 731 - novembre 2010 Retour au numéro
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