Isolated Muscular Cysticercosis: A Rare Presentation of a Common Helminth
Journal Title: Scholars Journal of Applied Medical Sciences - Year 2015, Vol 3, Issue 2
Abstract
Cysticercosis is a parasitic disease caused by Taenia solium, a common public health problem in developing countries. Infection occurs due to the ingestion of raw or undercooked meat that contains the cysticercus. After penetrating the walls of the alimentary tract, larvae reach the blood stream. Though cysticerci can be found any part of the body, but more commonly found in brain, eye, skeletal muscle and subcutaneous tissue. We report an unusual case, with a lump on medial aspect of right mid – arm. Diagnosis of intramuscular cysticercosis was confirmed by MRI. Keywords: Cysticercosis, Muscular cysticercosis, Isolated swelling, Pseudotumor, Helminth.
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K. Krishna, B. Purandare, R. Chauhan
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