The Case of the Wandering Worm

A patient presents with a visible worm in their eye. Explore the diagnosis of this filarial parasite, endemic to west and central Africa. Learn the key signs.

Loa loa


What is the diagnosis?

What is the most likely diagnosis?

Pterygium
Retroorbital hematoma
Retained suture
Loa loa
Toxocariasis

Calabar Swellings, Eyeworm, Loa loa, Loiasis, Tropical Medicine

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