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Human Subconjunctival Dirofilariasis Presenting As the Daytime Photophobia: A Case Report



Tabatabaei SA1 ; Soleimani M1 ; Nikmanesh B2, 3 ; Mahmoudzadeh R1 ; Vahedian Z1 ; Salabati M1 ; Soleimani Z4 ; Matini A4 ; Noorbakhsh M4
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  1. 1. Farabi Eye Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
  2. 2. Zoonosis Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
  3. 3. Dept. of Medical Laboratory Sciences, School of Allied Medical Sciences, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
  4. 4. Shahid Beheshti Hospital, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran

Source: Iranian Journal of Public Health Published:2017

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. © 2017, Iranian Journal of Public Health. All rights reserved.
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