Eyelid dirofilariasis mimicking orbital cellulitis : a case report
Author: chaima Hamdi
Base Hospital / Institution: Department of Ophthalmology, Fattouma Bourguiba University Hospital
ePoster presentation
Abstract ID: 24-376
Purpose
To report a case of eyelid dirofilariasis mimicking orbital cellulitis
Methods
A case report
Results
A 62 year old male, with no medical history, consulting for a rapid onset of the upper right eyelid swelling. He was diagnosed with preseptal orbital cellulitis. Examination showed palpable mass in the inner third of the upper eyelid of the right eye (RE) involving the skin, measuring 0.7 cm, and firm in consistency. A trial of antibiotics was given with temporary reduction in the swelling but a consecutive flare up was noted. An excision biopsy of the palpable mass with histopathological examination conclude to the diagnosis of eyelid dirofilariasis. No recurrence of the patient symptoms was noticed on follow up
Conclusion
Dirofilariasis is a common zoonotic infection among wild animals but rarely infects human beings with ocular involvement. Dirofilariasis should be considered as a differential diagnosis of orbital cellulitis
Additional Authors
| First name | Last name | Base Hospital / Institution |
|---|---|---|
| Amina | Merghali | Department of Ophthalmology, Fattouma Bourguiba University Hospital |
| Imen | Ksiaa | Department of Ophthalmology, Fattouma Bourguiba University Hospital |
| Mootez | Mourali | Department of Ophthalmology, Fattouma Bourguiba University Hospital |
| Sana | Khochtali | Department of Ophthalmology, Fattouma Bourguiba University Hospital |
| Moncef | Khairallah | Department of Ophthalmology, Fattouma Bourguiba University Hospital |
