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Ophthalmology Miscellaneous d7c791f7

Which of the following parasite infestation may be found in the extraocular eye muscles?

A
Ascariasis
B
Ankylostoma duodenale
C
Cysticercosis
D
Trypanosomiasis
High-Yield Explanation
Ans. is 'c' i.e., Cysticercosis * Cysticercosis is one of the most common parasitic infection in extraocular muscles.* Extraocular muscle cysticercosis should be considered in patients who present with restricted ocular motility and inflammatory signs. The direction of motility restriction does not indicate the muscle involved.* Corticosteroids and albendazole is used in management.

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