Trematode Granuloma: Journey of the Worm from the River Bed to the Agar Plate

Author:

Rajesh Vedhanayaki1,Sivakumar Rathinam1,Thundikandy Radhika1

Affiliation:

1. Department of Uvea, Aravind Eye Care System, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India

Abstract

Abstract Trematode granuloma has been reported as one of the common causes of infectious uveitis in paediatric age group in recent times in Tamil Nadu. These granulomas occur after exposure to the trematode-infested water resources. Studies from South India have established the cause of granuloma as trematode by histopathological and molecular diagnostics. The smaller granulomas responded to topical and oral steroids while larger lesions needed surgical excision. Untreated cases develop retro corneal membrane, cataract, glaucoma and even phthisis in the long run. Early identification and prompt treatment are needed to prevent visual morbidity in these children.

Publisher

Medknow

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