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Cystercercus Larva in the Anterior Chamber of the Eye of a 7- year-old Nigerian Girl

CO Bekibele, CA Okolo, O Adebanjo

Abstract


The case of a 7 year old Nigerian girl with features of traumatic uveitis which was later found to have anterior chamber cestode larva infestation is presented. Though uncommon, ocular cestode larva infestation should be considered when children present with features of ocular inflammation.

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Nigerian Journal of Ophthalmology.   ISSN: 0189-9171