We report on a case of subconjunctival cysticercosis in a patient who presented
with redness on the medial side, fever, and pain and swelling on the inside of
the right eye. There was no diplopia, restriction of ocular movements in any
gaze or diminution of vision. Cyst excision was scheduled and oral albendazole
was administered. However, the cyst extruded spontaneously prior to surgery.
A young male complained of acute left-eye visual loss. The right eye was normal.
Only hand motions were seen with the left. The dilated fundus showed mild optic
disk elevation, blurred margins, tortuous vessels, retinal vascular sheathing,
and flame-shaped hemorrhages. Laboratory exam revealed acute lymphocytic
leukemia. Following chemotherapy and radiotherapy, disk swelling and retinal
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