%0 Journal Article
%T Importance of Ophtalmological Examination In The Face of Suspicion of Neurocysticercosis
%A Miray Louis De Gonzague
%A Rafanomezantsoa Rindra
%A Rajaona Ranto Andriatsilavina
%A Raobela Lea
%A Rasolonjatovo Emilson
%A Razafimahefa Julien
%J International Journal of Ophthalmology | Ophthalmology Journals Indexed in PubMed
%D 2016
%R 10.15226/2474-9249/1/3/00107
%X Introduction: Cysticercosis is a parasitosis due to the development of cysticercus larva in various tissues of organism. This infection constitutes a chief problem of public health in developing countries like Madagascar. The purpose of the study is to report one case of neuroocular cysticercosis and to emphasize the importance ophtalmological examination if neurocysticercosis is suspected. Observation: We report the case of 20 years old man at whom a translucent cystic lesion animated with peristaltic movement was discovered during the funduscopic examination that permitted to diagnose a neurocysticercosis. Discussion: In the discussion, we will stress the importance of ophtalmological examination in the face of all suspicion of neurocysticercosis. Conclusion: All in all, in view of the high prevalence of this disease in Madagascar, ophtalmological consultation is of paramount importance. Keywords: Ocular cysticercosis ; Ophtalmological examination; Ocular prevalenc
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