Ocular toxocariasis demonstrated by ultrasound
Kennedy, J.J.; Defeo, E.
Annals of Ophthalmology 13(12): 1357-1358
1981
ISSN/ISBN: 0003-4886 PMID: 7337343 Document Number: 174777
A 10-year-old white girl had a painless loss of central vision in the right eye. A white mass partially surrounded by blood was present in the macula of the right eye. Ultrasound examination revealed an elevated mass. ELISA test for Toxocara canis was positive. Further history revealed contact with puppies. The ELISA test ruled out tumor.
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