Ocular Toxocariasis Presenting as Leukocoria in a Patient with Low ELISA Titer to Toxocara canis

Steven S. Searl, Kambiz Moazed, Daniel M. Albert, Leonard C. Marcus

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Abstract

A 4-year-old white female presented with leukocoria of the right eye. White punctate lesions were observed posterior to the retrolental membrane, which suggested retinoblastoma to some examiners. A full history, physical examination, ultrasonography, and CT scan failed to rule the diagnosis of retinoblastoma in or out. A serum ELISA titer was 1:4, which was considered nondiagnostic. Examination of the enucleated eye revealed a midsegment of the second stage larva of Toxocara canis. The strengths and weaknesses of various diagnostic modalities used to differentiate leukocoria caused by retinoblastoma and T canis are discussed.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)1302-1306
Number of pages5
JournalOphthalmology
Volume88
Issue number12
DOIs
StatePublished - 1981
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • ELISA test
  • Toxocara canis
  • leukocoria
  • retinoblastoma

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Ophthalmology

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