Orbital migration of schistosome eggs: a case report

Orbital migration of schistosome eggs: a case report

Abstract Background Ocular damage, including damage to the conjunctiva, lacrimal gland, eyelids, and orbit, caused by Schistosoma haematobium is sporadic. We report a clinical case of orbital migration of schistosome eggs. Case presentation A 14-year-old boy of Malian nationality presented with a pa...

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Main Authors: Nouhoum Guirou, Serge Resnikoff, Abba Kaka Hadja Yakoura, Michel Gouda, Seydou Bakayoko, Abdoulaye Napo, Rodrigue Romulad Elien, Robert Della Rocca, Fatoumata Sylla, Lamine Traoré
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-04-01
Series:BMC Ophthalmology
Subjects:
Orbit
Schistosoma
Neglected tropical disease
Lacrimal gland
Case report
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12886-021-01956-w

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12886-021-01956-w

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