McGill University Health Centre » Cysticercosis

May 18 2020 by McGill University Health Centre

Ocular cysticercosis is a disease that is caused by the encystment of cysticercus larvae from certain tapeworms in the eye. In this enucleation specimen, a choroidal cyst (arrow) containing a larva (*) is clearly visible. Note the retinal detachment overlying the cyst.

Condition/keywords: cyst, cysticercosis, enucleation