Cerebro-Ocular Toxocariasis Revealed by Bilateral Cystoid Macular Edema

ABSTRACT

Design

Case Report Case description: This report describes the case of a female patient diagnosed with oculo-cerebral toxocariasis manifesting initially in the form of isolated bilateral cystoid macular edema. Diagnosis was made by means of positive anterior chamber and lumbar puncture western blots. The unusual presentation, ancillary findings and treatment are discussed. The control of intraocular inflammation that was only partially responsive to steroids was eventually achieved with pegylated interferon alfa-2a.

Conclusion

Isolated macular edema is a rare presentation of ocular toxocariasis. Interferon alfa-2a may prove useful in case of insufficient control of inflammation.

KEYWORDS:

• Interferon
• ocular toxocariasis
• uveitic macular edema

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