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ArticleBMC ophthalmology2021

Orbital migration of schistosome eggs: a case report.

Nouhoum Guirou, Serge Resnikoff, Abba Kaka Hadja Yakoura, Michel Gouda, Seydou Bakayoko, Abdoulaye Napo, Rodrigue Romulad Elien, Robert Della Rocca, Fatoumata Sylla, Lamine Traoré

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Article in BMC ophthalmology, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

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10 authors at 4 institutions in 4 countries.

Nouhoum GuirouCHU-IOTA/ Université des sciences des techniques et des technologies de Bamako, Bamako, Mali. guiroun@live.fr.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-9602-3802
Serge ResnikoffBrien Holden Vision Institute, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia.
Abba Kaka Hadja YakouraHôpital National de Niamey, Niamey, Niger.
Michel GoudaCHU-IOTA/ Université des sciences des techniques et des technologies de Bamako, Bamako, Mali.
Seydou BakayokoCHU-IOTA/ Université des sciences des techniques et des technologies de Bamako, Bamako, Mali.
Abdoulaye NapoCHU-IOTA/ Université des sciences des techniques et des technologies de Bamako, Bamako, Mali.
Rodrigue Romulad ElienCHU-IOTA/ Université des sciences des techniques et des technologies de Bamako, Bamako, Mali.
Robert Della RoccaNew York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai, New York, USA.
Fatoumata SyllaCHU-IOTA/ Université des sciences des techniques et des technologies de Bamako, Bamako, Mali.
Lamine TraoréCHU-IOTA/ Université des sciences des techniques et des technologies de Bamako, Bamako, Mali.
Université des Sciences, des Techniques et des Technologies de Bamako · MLBrien Holden Vision Institute · AUNational Hospital Niamey · NENew York Eye and Ear Infirmary · US

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundOcular damage, including damage to the conjunctiva, lacrimal gland, eyelids, and orbit, caused by Schistosoma haematobium is sporadic. We report a clinical case of orbital migration of schistosome eggs. CASE PRESENTATION: A 14-year-old boy of Malian nationality presented with a painless swelling of the upper right eyelid, which had been gradually increasing for approximately 3 months. Visual acuity was logMAR 0.10 and 0.00 in the right and left eye, respectively. External examination revealed a right palpebral mass, pushing the globe slightly downward and inward. Computed tomography revealed a mass of the right lacrimal gland. Total excision of the mass was performed by transpalpebral orbitotomy. Pathological examination revealed an inflammatory granulomatous infiltrate of the lacrimal gland consisting of lymphocytes, eosinophils, giant cells, epithelioid cell, histiocytes and calcified Schistosoma eggs with terminal spine. Urine examination revealed eggs of S. haematobium. Praziquantel 40 mg/kg was administered to the patient. The hematuria stopped after 1 week. After 3 years of follow-up, no recurrence was noted.

conclusionsThe bilharzian granuloma of the lacrimal gland is an ectopic site of the parasite. In this case, the granuloma was cured by surgical excision followed by a course of Praziquantel.

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Lacrimal ApparatusAdolescentAnimalsEyelidsGranulomaHumansMaleSchistosomaTomography, X-Ray ComputedCase reportLacrimal glandNeglected tropical diseaseOrbitSchistosoma

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PMID33906611
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