Tick Infestation of the Eyelid: Case Report and Literature Review

Authors

  • Jorge Moreira Serviço de Oftalmologia. Hospital Pedro Hispano. Matosinhos. Portugal.
  • Tiago Maio Serviço de Oftalmologia. Hospital Pedro Hispano. Matosinhos. Portugal.
  • Filipa Sampaio Serviço de Oftalmologia. Hospital Pedro Hispano. Matosinhos. Portugal.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.20344/amp.9442

Keywords:

Eye Infections, Parasitic, Eyelid Diseases, Eyelids, Tick Infestations

Abstract

Tick infestation is rarely seen in ophthalmological practice. We report the case of a 73-year-old woman who presented with edema and erythema of her right upper eyelid. Biomicroscopic examination revealed a tick firmly attached to the eyelid margin. The tick was successfully removed using fine tweezers, and within a few days, the patient had fully recovered without sequelae. Ticks are a threat to public health as they are known vectors of numerous infectious agents responsible for serious pathologies such as Lyme disease. Ticks may also induce cutaneous local reactions, and more rarely, tick paralysis. Since morbidity increases substantially with the duration of the infestation, the tick should be completely removed as soon as possible, and patients should be aware about possible signs of tick related diseases.

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Published

2018-02-28

How to Cite

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Moreira J, Maio T, Sampaio F. Tick Infestation of the Eyelid: Case Report and Literature Review. Acta Med Port [Internet]. 2018 Feb. 28 [cited 2024 Mar. 28];31(2):126-8. Available from: https://www.actamedicaportuguesa.com/revista/index.php/amp/article/view/9442

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Case Report