[
    {
        "id": "osp-12389",
        "type": "article-journal",
        "title": "Ocular cysticercosis at a teaching hospital in Northern India",
        "author": [
            {
                "family": "Maurya",
                "given": "Rajendra P"
            },
            {
                "family": "Mishra",
                "given": "C P"
            },
            {
                "family": "Roy",
                "given": "Meghna"
            },
            {
                "family": "Singh",
                "given": "Virendra P"
            },
            {
                "family": "Singh",
                "given": "Mahendra K"
            },
            {
                "family": "Yadav",
                "given": "Mahima"
            },
            {
                "family": "Al-Mujaini",
                "given": "Abdullah S."
            }
        ],
        "URL": "https://omanscience.com/en/articles/ocular-cysticercosis-at-a-teaching-hospital-in-northern-india",
        "language": "en",
        "issued": {
            "date-parts": [
                [
                    2021
                ]
            ]
        },
        "container-title": "Oman Journal of Ophthalmology",
        "volume": "14",
        "issue": "1",
        "page": "8-13",
        "DOI": "10.4103/ojo.ojo_122_2020",
        "publisher": "Medknow Publications",
        "ISSN": "0974-620X",
        "abstract": "Background: Ocular cysticercosis (OC) is common in tropical countries. This study aimed to analyze the clinical presentation patterns, management and treatment outcomes of OC cases seen at a teaching hospital in North India.\n\nMethods: This study took place between March 2014 and February 2019. A total of 36 patients with OC were analyzed to determine clinical presentation and outcomes.\n\nResults: Of the 36 patients, 13 (36.11%) were male and 23 (63.89%) were female. The most frequently affected age group was 10-29 years (n = 22; 61.11%). All of the patients had unilateral lesions, with involvement of the left eye in 22 (61.11%) and the right in 14 (38.89%). The majority of cases were isolated to the ocular region; however, five (13.89%) demonstrated neural involvement as well. In terms of cyst location, 15 (41.67%) were orbital, 13 (36.11%) were subconjunctival and four each (11.11%) were intraocular or on the eyelid. The most common clinical presentations were subconjunctival masses or proptosis in 13 each (36.11%) and periorbital swelling in 12 (33.33%). Most patients received medical treatment (n - 23; 63.89%), while the others required surgical excision. Recurrence was noted in seven patients (19.44%), of which three underwent surgery while the rest were treated medically. Two patients (5.56%) developed phthisis.\n\nConclusions: In this study, OC cysts were more often orbital or subconjunctival compared to findings reported from Western countries. In addition, a female preponderance was noted in contrast to previously reported findings. Advanced radioimaging is crucial to ensure early diagnosis and treatment."
    }
]