Romana's sign

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Introduction

Swelling of the tissue around the eye may be present if bite of reduviid bug occurs on face. Associated with Trypanosoma cruzi (Chagas' disease).

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References

  1. Clinical Diagnosis & Management by Laboratory Methods, 19th edition, J.B. Henry (ed), W.B. Saunders Co., Philadelphia, PA. 1996, pg 1266