PERIORBITAL SUBCUTANEOUS DIROFILARIASIS-A REPORT FROM COASTAL KARNATAKA

We report two rare cases of Periorbital subcutaneous Dirofilariasis from coastal Karnataka. Human ophthalmic dirofilariasis is an uncommon condition, but has worldwide distribution. Ophthalmic Dirofilariasis may present as periorbital, subconjunctival, orbital, or intraocular involvement.We report two cases of periorbital subcutaneous dirofilariasis with different clinical presentation, one with complete ptosis and the other with preseptal cellulitis. Both patients underwent excision biopsy of the subcutaneous nodule with complete recovery.