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Pseudofilariasis, a Presenting Sign of Alkaptonuria.

Frances MarreroHenry D PerryCodrin E IacobDavid Sachs
Published in: Cornea (2024)
Pseudofilariasis may be a presenting sign of Alkaptonuria and occur years before a clinical diagnosis is made. Filariasis is always involves white worms and never black. Knowing the ophthalmic signs of this rare disease may lead to an accurate diagnosis earlier thusly avoiding unnecessary tests and examinations.
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