Subconjunctival Loa Loa Worm: A Case Report

Abstract

A male patient 70 years old presented in outpatient department with a history of
heaviness and irritation in his left eye for the last four months. He had been
using different eye drops but there was no recovery. Slit lamp examination
revealed a black subconjunctival mass 2-3 mm on surface. Removal under
microscope revealed the mass was a worm about 3 cm and pathologist
confirmed the worm was a dead Loa Loa. Laboratory report revealed
eosinophilia of 8%. The patient also gave history of pruritis and swelling on
medial side of thigh a year back. The patient showed marked improvement after
3 weeks.
Key Words: Subconjunctival, Loa Loa Worm.