Unusual presentations of extraocular cysticercosis: A clinical challenge to the ophthalmologists

摘要

Cysticercus cellulosae, the larval form of the cestode, Taenia solium, affects human eye in 13-46% of larva infested patients. Ocular cysticercosis occurs in all ethnic groups regardless of dietary habits and is endemic in tropical areas, such as sub-Saharan Africa, India, East Asia, Mexico and Latin America.1 The human becomes an accidental intermediate host by ingesting food or water contaminated with eggs or autoinfection.