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| * Intraocular cysts require surgical removal | * Intraocular cysts require surgical removal | ||
| * Vitrectomy and cyst removal and repair of retinal detachment | * Vitrectomy and cyst removal and repair of retinal detachment | ||
| + | * Subconjunctival cysts are usually removed as well. | ||
| * Cysticidal therapy can cause severe ocular inflammation | * Cysticidal therapy can cause severe ocular inflammation | ||
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| - | * Albendazole | + | * Albendazole |
| - | * possible persistent motility restriction, | + | * Standard regimen: |
| + | * albendazole PO (15mg/ | ||
| + | * prednisone PO (1mg/ | ||
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| + | * Treatment response monitored by vision exam, and repeat imaging. | ||
| + | * If cystic lesions persist beyond 6-12 months, retreatment is recommended. | ||
| + | * albendazole can be repeated, praziquantel can be added or switched to. | ||
| + | * a combination may be superior if ≥ 3 cysts | ||
| + | * Monitor: liver enzymes, CBC | ||
| + | * Hepatotoxicity occurs in 16% | ||
| + | * Leukopenia in 10% | ||
| + | * Reversable alopecia may occur | ||
| + | * More common to have above with more prolonged treatment | ||
| ====References==== | ====References==== | ||
| - [[https:// | - [[https:// | ||
| + | - [[https:// | ||