Open AccessAngiostrongylus cantonensis in anterior chamber
Author(s) -
Uma Sharan Tiwari,
Ankita Aishwarya,
Shashi Gandhi,
Priya Sisodia
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
indian journal of ophthalmology/indian journal of ophthalmology
Language(s) - Uncategorized
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.542
H-Index - 51
eISSN - 1998-3689
pISSN - 0301-4738
DOI - 10.4103/ijo.ijo_843_18
Subject(s) - angiostrongylus cantonensis , medicine , infestation , foreign bodies , angiostrongyliasis , surgery , foreign body , larva migrans , anatomy , helminths , helminthiasis , pathology , biology , botany , immunology
Live worm in anterior chamber is a rare finding. We hereby report a case of ocular Angiostrongylus cantonensis, which, to the best of our knowledge, is the third case report from India. A 70-year-old female presented with the complaints of watering and foreign body sensations in right eye since 2 months. On examination, a translucent worm of approximately 15 mm length was found freely moving in anterior chamber. Patient underwent surgical removal of live worm, which was identified as A. cantonensis. Educating people regarding importance of hygiene is important for prevention of worm infestation.