Orbital cysticercosis

Case contributed by Frank Gaillard
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Painful right eye with restricted movement; redness and swelling since 1 week.

Patient Data

Age: 20 years
Gender: Male

Note: This case has been tagged as "legacy" as it no longer meets image preparation and/or other case publication guidelines.

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Axial
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Coronal
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A cystic lesion within the inferior oblique muscle is seen with probable mural eccentric 'dot'.

Case Discussion

This case a typical morphology of cysticercus. Confirmed on aspiration to be cysticercosis.

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