Presentation
To present the diagnostic and therapeutic challenges of ophthalmia nodosa secondary to tarantula hairs. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
1 Images in ophthalmia nodosa: an unusual presentation of red eye. ( 29523620 ) 2018 2 Unique presentation of Ophthalmia Nodosa in an adult male patient with a novel management approach. ( 27843192 ) Shankar S....Sati A. 2016 3 A Hairy Affair: Ophthalmia [malacards.org]
Rare presentation of ophthalmia nodosa. [meajo.org]
Our case also presented with intense lacrimation and photophobia. A history of exposure to, but no direct handling of the caterpillars also was present in our patient. Possibly, the mode of hair entry here was airborne. [healio.com]
Skin
- Skin Disease
How common are skin complaints due to caterpillars and moths? Caterpillars and moths are a rare cause of skin disease, particularly in New Zealand. [dermnetnz.org]
Eyes
- Conjunctival Nodule
Conjunctival nodules on histopathological examination showed a granulomatous reaction around the hair shafts. [healio.com]
There was a conjunctival nodule in two eyes (6.8%). Resolution of symptoms occurred in 3-21 days. Treatment included topical steroids, cycloplegia, and removal of hairs with forceps. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
These include catarrhal conjunctivitis, keratoconjunctivitis, conjunctival nodules, keratitis, iridocyclitis, iris nodules, vitritis, papillitis, or chorioretinopathy. [omicsonline.org]
General Pathology Histopathologic photomicrographs of conjunctival nodule. (A) Conjunctival tissue surrounds an empty space where a caterpillar hair had been embedded. Hematoxylin and eosin, original magnification × 25. [eyewiki.org]
- Snow Blindness
blindness H16.2 Keratoconjunctivitis Keratoconjunctivitis: · NOS · exposure · neurotrophic · phlyctenular Ophthalmia nodosa Superficial keratitis with conjunctivitis H16.3 Interstitial and deep keratitis H16.4 Corneal neovascularization Ghost vessels [apps.who.int]
blindness Welders keratitis H16.131 Photokeratitis, right eye H16.132 Photokeratitis, left eye H16.133 Photokeratitis, bilateral H16.139 Photokeratitis, unspecified eye H16.14 Punctate keratitis H16.141 Punctate keratitis, right eye H16.142 Punctate [icd10coded.com]
Workup
Microbiology
- Chlamydia
CHLAMYDIAL CONJUNCTIVITIS TYPES OF INFECTIONS BY CHLAMYDIA 79. [de.slideshare.net]
Treatment
Some authors advocate conservative treatment, as steroids can taper the inflammation despite the intracorneal retention of the hairs.6 Disappearance of the engulfed hairs by 10 months after a 3-month treatment with steroids has been reported.3 Others, [healio.com]
Beginning with basic science, examination techniques and epidemiology, the following chapters discuss the diagnosis and the medical and surgical treatment of numerous different conditions and diseases that may affect the cornea. [books.google.de]
Beginning with the basic principles of the disease, its diagnosis and management, the following sections discuss the treatment of numerous different infectious, non infectious, masquerade and autoimmune syndromes. [books.google.com]
Prognosis
The prognosis is relatively good even with intraocular penetration of the hair. Despite the grave range of possibilities in the manifestations, the outcome in most of the cases is satisfactory, if diagnosed early and treated appropriately. [ijo.in]
References Prognosis The prognosis is generally excellent. Occasional case reports of death from erucism exist, but death is very rare following stings by most species. [misc.medscape.com]
Prognosis Ophthalmia nodosa is a benign disease entity. With timely diagnosis and appropriate treatment, patients usually recover completely within 3 weeks. [eyewiki.org]
Etiology
Certain conditions have both an underlying etiology and multiple body system manifestations due to the underlying etiology. [icd10coded.com]
Mots-clé Cat-Scratch Disease/*complications Conjunctivitis/*etiology/pathology Endophthalmitis/*etiology/pathology Eye Foreign Bodies/complications Hair Humans Insects Lymphadenitis/*etiology Male Middle Aged Syndrome Création de la notice 28/01/2008 [serval.unil.ch]
BASED ON ETIOLOGY CONJUNCTIVITIS INFECTIOUS NON INFECTIOUS 34. [de.slideshare.net]
Epidemiology
Beginning with basic science, examination techniques and epidemiology, the following chapters discuss the diagnosis and the medical and surgical treatment of numerous different conditions and diseases that may affect the cornea. [books.google.de]
The evolving global epidemiology, syndromic classification, management, and prevention of caterpillar envenoming. American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, 72(3): 347–357. Evans, R.E. & Summers, R.J. 1986. [fao.org]
References Epidemiology Frequency United States Although no accurate information is available, epidemics of erucism and lepidopterism have been reported. [misc.medscape.com]
Pathophysiology
References Pathophysiology Human disease from caterpillars or moths usually arises from direct contact, exposure to substances or animals that have been infested with caterpillars or their webs, or contact with airborne caterpillar debris. [misc.medscape.com]
Prevention
Children who keep tarantulas as pets should be instructed on safe handling to prevent the tarantula from adopting defence mechanisms and shedding their hairs. [nzma.org.nz]
He also holds the very prestigious Jules and Doris Stein Professorship from Research to Prevent Blindness. [ophth.wisc.edu]
The information presented here is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Read disclaimer. [gulfdoctor.net]
Primary prevention Prevention of Ophthalmia nodosa can be achieved by wearing protective equipment, as well as providing proper education to high risk occupational groups, such as workers in caterpillar-feeding parasite breeding farms. [eyewiki.org]