Taeniasis: An Unusual Presentation

Journal Title: Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research - Year 2017, Vol 11, Issue 6

Abstract

We report a case of 45-year-old male presenting with the history of nasal expulsion of segments of Taenia saginata. This route of expulsion is a rare occurrence. The report stresses this unusual presentation of taeniasis in endemic region.

Authors and Affiliations

Shobha Prasada, Sevitha Bhat, K Vidyalakshmi

Keywords

Related Articles

Standardisation and Automation of Netra Seka Technique in Ayurvedic Drug Delivery System

ABSTRACT Netra Pariseka/Seka (procedure for closed eye irrigation) is an ayurvedic treatment method of pouring a very fine stream of medicated liquid over the closed eyes from a height for a specified time period. This p...

Endoflas FS Decreases the Viability and Mineralisation Process in Human Alveolar Osteoblastic Cells

ABSTRACT Introduction: Endoflas FS, a root canal filling material, is indicated for the endodontic management of deciduous teeth. Several studies have shown undesirable effects of Endoflas FS on periodontal tissues. It i...

Effect of Sugar-Free and Regular Toothpaste on Salivary Glucose and pH among Type 2 Diabetes- A Randomized Crossover Trial

Introduction: Diabetes is one of the most prevalent diseases of mankind having general as well as oral health manifestations. Also, there is an increase of salivary glucose level in diabetic, inducing saccharolytic bacte...

Unusual Branching Pattern of the Portal Vein: Its Importance

Portal vein anatomy and its branching pattern are of utmost importance for surgical planning of complex liver resections, living donor liver transplant and radiological procedures. The division of the vein at the porta h...

Fabrication of Conventional Complete Denture in Resorbed Mandibular Ridge with Deficient Keratinized Mucosa Using Free Gingival Graft

ABSTRACT Long standing edentulism often results in dimensional changes in the bone as well as in the soft tissue. The severity of these changes depends upon the span of edentulism, systemic and oral well-being of the pat...

Download PDF file
  • EP ID EP347741
  • DOI 10.7860/JCDR/2017/25763.10041
  • Views 74
  • Downloads 0

How To Cite

Shobha Prasada, Sevitha Bhat, K Vidyalakshmi (2017). Taeniasis: An Unusual Presentation. Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, 11(6), 3-4. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-347741