Isolated Myocysticercosis of neck– A rarity with review
Journal Title: Scholars Academic Journal of Biosciences - Year 2017, Vol 5, Issue 12
Abstract
Cysticercosis, a parasitic infection caused by larval form of the pork tapeworm, Taeniasolium, presents with vague clinical presentation and its unfamiliarity among clinicians make it difficult to diagnose when seen as isolated cyst. One such case of isolated cysticercosis of sternocleidomastoid muscle in an adult female, who presented with painful neck swelling, is described along with relevant literature review.
Authors and Affiliations
Rijendra Yogal, ChiromAmit Singh, Pirabu Sakthivel, Amborish Nath, Madhu Rajeshwari
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