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Título del libro: Retinal And Choroidal Manifestations Of Selected Systemic Diseases
Título del capítulo: Posterior pole manifestations of cysticercosis

Autores UNAM:
HUGO QUIROZ MERCADO;
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Año de publicación:
2013
Palabras clave:

Autoinfection; Cysticerci; Ocular cysticercosis; Taenia solium; Taeniasis; Tape worm infestation; Vitrectomy


Resumen:

Cysticercosis is an infestation that results from the ingestion of eggs of Taenia solium. Eggs are found in fecally contaminated water or food. Autoinfection as a result of the entry of eggs into stomach due to retroperistalsis or accidental ingestion of eggs is possible. The larval stage of T. solium (cysticercus) locates in tissues with high blood requirement, such as the central nervous system (CNS), muscle, or eye. Ocular cysticerci may be located in any part of the eye. For diagnostic purposes, B-ultrasonography should be selected fi rst. Cysticerci induce severe in fl ammation due to toxins contained inside the cyst. Surgical removal is the treatment of choice. © Springer Science+Business Media New York 2013.


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