Taenia solium cysticercosis: a study of thirty two cases at unusual and rare sites
Journal Title: International Journal of Orthopaedics Traumatology & Surgical Sciences - Year 2017, Vol 3, Issue 2
Abstract
Introduction: Cysticercosis is one of the most common parasitic infestations in humans. Neurocysticercosis is the commonest parasitosis of the central nervous system. This article highlights the infestation of this common parasite at rare sites with unusual presentation. Materials and methods: Thirty-two cases of Cysticercosis with unusual presentation at rare sites received within a period of 4 years at the Department of Pathology in a tertiary care hospital are discussed. Formalin fixed tissue sections were stained with hematoxylin and eosin. Histopathological diagnosis for all the cases was Cysticercus cellulosae. Results: Twenty five cases were of subcutaneous tissue of chest wall, breast, lumbar region, umbilicus, abdominal wall, back, extremities, and neck region, 4 cases were of medial canthus of eye, and 3 cases were of oral cavity. The most common site was chest wall 8 (25%) cases and the second most common sites were eye medial canthus and lumbar region 4 (12.5%) cases each. Majority of the cases were in the age group of 11-20 years 10 (31.25%) and second most common age group was 21-30 years 7 (21.87%). Out of total 32 cases 22 (68.75%) cases were females and 10 (31.25%) cases were males. Conclusion: Diagnosis of Cysticercosis though common in central nervous system, it should also be kept as a differential diagnosis even for the swellings at unusual sites in the endemic areas of Taeniasis infection.
Authors and Affiliations
Gautam N Gole, Sheetal G Gole, Shekhar Y Tati, Ravindar Pal Singh
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP394955
- DOI -
- Views 116
- Downloads 0
A Clinical Study To Compare Percutaneous Pinsfixation Of Supracondylar Fractures In Children
Supracondylar fracture of humerus is one of the most common fractures in the first decade of life. Closed reduction and percutaneous pin fixation is most widely accepted treatment method for displaced supracondylar fract...
Clinical Presentation, Pattern Of Involvement And Management Of Osteochondroma In Kumaon Region Of Uttarakhand – A Single Centre Experience
Background - Osteochondroma is a common benign lesion encountered in clinical practice with its varied presentation and concerns. These lesion synonymous with osteocartilagenous exostosis present as bony outgrowth in so...
To Evaluate The Efficacy Of Prophylaxis Against Deep Vein Thrombosis With Peroperative Electro-Stimulation Of Calf Muscles In Patients Undergoing Surgery Around The Hip Joint
Background: The venous stasis of soleal vein during surgery may be an important factor in the development of deep vein thrombosis (DVT). Various measures available for DVT prophylaxis, include early mobilization, physi...
Comparison Of Haemodynamic Effects Of Atropine And Glycopyrrolate
Atropine and glycopyyrolate a quaternary ammonium drug were evaluated in 34 patients following intramuscular administration on the basis of haemodynamic effects. Gycopyrrolate appears to be 5 times more potent than in...
Locked Compression Plating Versus Intramedullary Interlocking Nailing In The Management Of Diaphyseal Humerus Fracture - Randomized Control Trail
With the recognition of the role of vascularity and soft tissue in fracture healing, Locking Compression Plates were developed. LCP leave minimal footprints on the surface of bone in comparison to conventional plates....