Dr.Gitumoni Sharma, S12413
Aim: Report live extraction of intravitreal parasite.
Methods and result:Intravitreal worms are rarely reported.Central India is endemic for filariasis, we don’t see such cases.We saw two such cases in14yrs.The parasites route of entry into the vitreous is unknown,may occur via choriocapillaries,retinal vessels oroptic nerve.There was no systemic filariasis in thiscase.Presence of parasite in the vitreous causes structural retinal damage with vitritis and posterior uveitis which was present in this case.The definitive treatment is removal of the parasite.The procedure of removal explained and identified by morphology and microscopy as Brugia malayi..The PO prognosis is good when patient is dewormed.
Conclusion: This case of intravitreal Brugia malayi is the third one reported from India.From this place this is the second reported case.Elimination of filariasis by 2020 under NHM will be possible with timely diagnosis and proper management.
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