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ArticleJournal of ophthalmic inflammation and infection2024

Subconjunctival dirofilariasis in a healthy subject: a case report.

Amirhossein Aghajani, Mohammad Taher Rajabi, Seyed Mohsen Rafizadeh, Elham Rahmanikhah, Reza Samiee, Mohammad Reza Abdol Homayuni, Amin Zand

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Amirhossein AghajaniDepartment of Oculo-Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Farabi Eye Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Mohammad Taher RajabiDepartment of Oculo-Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Farabi Eye Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Seyed Mohsen RafizadehDepartment of Oculo-Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Farabi Eye Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Elham RahmanikhahDepartment of Oculo-Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Farabi Eye Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran. elhamrahmanikhah@gmail.com.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-0575-1298
Reza SamieeSchool of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Mohammad Reza Abdol HomayuniSchool of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Amin ZandDepartment of Oculo-Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Farabi Eye Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.

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Abstract

purposeTo report a case of subconjunctival dirofilariasis presenting as an inflammatory mass-like lesion in a healthy individual. CASE PRESENTATION: A 20-year-old male with a recent history of wildlife exposure in a rural village presented with an inflammatory subconjunctival mass in his left eye. The lesion was surgically excised, and histopathological examination confirmed the presence of an immature nematode of Dirofilaria immitis. The patient was treated with oral ivermectin for two weeks postoperatively. After two months, the lesion had almost completely resolved, and no recurrence was observed during the 6-month follow-up.

conclusionsGiven the rarity of ocular dirofilariasis and its diverse presentations in different ocular and adnexal structures, prompt and complete excision followed by meticulous histopathological evaluation is crucial to guide appropriate management and achieve favorable outcomes.

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DirofilariaOcular AdnexaOcular DirofilariasisOcular parasite

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PMCPMC11655823

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