Author/Authors :
TABATABAEI, Ali Farabi Eye Hospital - Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran , SOLEIMANI, Mohammad Farabi Eye Hospital - Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran , NIKMANESH, Bahram Zoonosis Research Center - Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran , MAHMOUDZADEH, Raziyeh Farabi Eye Hospital - Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran , VAHEDIAN, Zakieh Farabi Eye Hospital - Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran , SALABATI, Mirataollah Farabi Eye Hospital - Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran , SOLEIMANI, Zahra Shahid Beheshti Hospital - Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran , MATINI, Amir Shahid Beheshti Hospital - Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran , NOORBAKHSH, Mahyar Shahid Beheshti Hospital - Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran
Abstract :
We report a case of subconjunctival worm with a rare presentation of diurnal photophobia and temporal conjunctival injection. This case report describes a subconjunctival dirofilariasis in a 59-year-old man presented with foreign body sensation, localized tenderness, and eye redness during the day. After removal of subconjunctival 10 cm worm, the diagnosis was compatible with Dirofilaria immitis. Proof of identity was based on the morphological appearance, which were reliable diagnostic clues. Ocular examination was normal one month later except for faint temporal conjunctival scar. Subconjunctival dirofilariasis could present as diurnal photophobia and conjunctival injection.
Keywords :
Subconjunctival dirofilariasis , Dirofilaria immitis , Eye , Photophobia , Case report
