Subcutaneous Cysticercosis in the Inguinal Region- A Case Report
Journal Title: Scholars Journal of Medical Case Reports - Year 2015, Vol 3, Issue 8
Abstract
Abstract: Cysticercosis is the major health problem in developing world .The skeletal muscles, subcutaneous tissue, eyes and CNS are the most frequently affected sites. Other reported sites are heart, lungs, peritoneum, kidney, liver and pancreas. In this report we document an isolated lesion of cysticercosis presented as a subcutaneous swelling in inguinal region. Keywords: Cysticercosis, Taenia Solium, Inguinal region.
Authors and Affiliations
Narsinha Vamanrao Kulkarni, Sheela Narsinha Kulkarni, Priti Dnyaneshwar Katkade
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