J Korean Ophthalmol Soc.
2002 May;43(5):913-916.
A Case of Ocular Sparganosis in Korea
- Affiliations
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- 1Department of Ophthalmology , Kangnam St.Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea. yk402@dreamwiz.com
- 2Department of Ophthalmology, St.Mary's Hospital College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea.
Abstract
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PURPOSE: Ocular sparganosis has not been reported in Korea and 5 cases have been reported sporadically worldwide. Among these, 2 cases were found under the conjunctiva. We reported the first Korean case of ocular sparganosis manifesting as a subconjunctival mass.
CASE: A 29-year-old man was presented to remove sunconjunctival mass in his left eye for cosmetic purpose. His ocular findings were normal except 0.5 x 0.5 mm sized subconjunctival mass. The surgically excised mass was suspected to have a parasite grossly. Sparganum was identified under microscopic examination after hematoxylin-eosin staining.
CONCLUSIONS
The morphologic state of mumified parasite under microscope was plerocercoid phase of spargaum. His ocular movement and visual acuity remained normal after excision of the mass.
