Author/Authors :
Tahvildari, Maryam Eye Research Center - Farabi Eye Hospital - Tehran University of Medical Sciences , Mohammadi, Farzad Eye Research Center - Farabi Eye Hospital - Tehran University of Medical Sciences , Mohammadi, Mehrdad Eye Research Center - Farabi Eye Hospital - Tehran University of Medical Sciences , Mobedi, Iraj Department of Parasitology - School of Public Health - Tehran University of Medical Sciences , Asadi Amoli, Fahimeh Department of Pathology - Tehran University of Medical Sciences
Abstract :
Purpose: To report for the first time, a presumable case of pediculus capitis corneal
pseudo-infestation
Case report: Our patient was a 35-year-old farmer presenting with symptoms and signs of ocular
discomfort and inflammation. Clinical examination suggested a retained corneal foreign body;
pathology of the lesion suggested a female pediculus humanus capitis (head louse).
Conclusion: Arthropod (pseudo-) infestation can be considered in the differential diagnosis of
corneal foreign bodies.
