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Aradhya PS, Shet K, Prakash O, Dhillon DS, Chavda J. Isolated Myocysticercosis of Pectoralis Major: A Rare Case. Cureus 2024; 16:e55320. [PMID: 38559522 PMCID: PMC10981838 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.55320] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 02/29/2024] [Indexed: 04/04/2024] Open
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Isolated myocysticercosis is a neglected tropical disease and a rare diagnosis, with only a handful of cases being reported in the literature. It is highlighted that recently, it has not only been limited to endemic regions but also persists globally due to widespread migration from endemic regions. We present a case of isolated myocysticercosis of the right pectoralis major without neurological involvement in a non-pork-eater. High-resolution ultrasonography is an effective method of diagnosis. Anti-helmintic drugs are effective treatment options; if not responding, surgical excision is the management of choice. Ultrasound-guided excision is a better treatment modality to prevent complications.
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- General Surgery, Vardhman Mahavir Medical College and Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi, IND
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- General Surgery, Vardhman Mahavir Medical College and Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi, IND
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- General Surgery, Vardhman Mahavir Medical College and Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi, IND
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- General Surgery, Vardhman Mahavir Medical College and Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi, IND
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Gupta S, Gupta S, Sharma R, Ghosh S, Kumar J, Jha A. Imaging findings of orofacial cysticercosis: report of 5 cases with review of literature. Oral Radiol 2024; 40:81-91. [PMID: 36066814 DOI: 10.1007/s11282-022-00651-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/25/2022] [Accepted: 08/25/2022] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Cysticercosis, a fatal disease of parasitic aetiology seen in humans, is caused by ingestion of larvae of Taenia solium in form of raw or poorly cooked pork. Commonly seen in developing countries, it affects the brain, muscle, lungs, heart and liver and is rarely found in the maxillofacial region. Sometimes, the only evidence of cysticercosis could be the cystic swellings or nodules in the maxillofacial region. Such solitary clinical presentation can be diagnosed early with the aid of ultrasound (USG) and Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Here, we present 5 cases of intramuscular cysticercosis of Orofacial region which were initially diagnosed on ultrasonography and later confirmed by MRI and aspiration cytology. We have conducted a systematic review of PubMed Literature for Intramuscular cysticercosis of orofacial region and highlighted key imaging findings from 18 cases retrieved. Through this case series, we highlight the USG and MRI imaging features of intramuscular cysticercosis which are characteristic and diagnostic of the condition.
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- Shikha Gupta
- Oral Medicine & Radiology, Maulana Azad Institute of Dental Sciences, New Delhi, India.
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- Oral Medicine & Radiology, Maulana Azad Institute of Dental Sciences, New Delhi, India
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- Oral Medicine & Radiology, Maulana Azad Institute of Dental Sciences, New Delhi, India
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- Oral Medicine & Radiology, Maulana Azad Institute of Dental Sciences, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Radio-Diagnosis, Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi, India
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- Oral Medicine & Radiology, Maulana Azad Institute of Dental Sciences, New Delhi, India
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Dystrophic Calcification of the Lower Leg in a Patient with Chronic Lower Extremity Venous Insufficiency and Diabetes Mellitus: A Case Report and Literature Review. Adv Skin Wound Care 2023; 36:1-7. [DOI: 10.1097/01.asw.0000902584.67821.0c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Muacevic A, Adler JR, Gothwal KV, Mahajan B, Vasava K. Skeletal Muscle Cysticercosis of the Calf: A Rare Case. Cureus 2023; 15:e33290. [PMID: 36741636 PMCID: PMC9894641 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.33290] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 01/03/2023] [Indexed: 01/05/2023] Open
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Cysticercosis in humans is caused by larval cysts of the tapeworm Taenia solium. Any tissue in the human body can become infected by these larval cysts, but the central nervous system, skeletal muscles, subcutaneous tissues, and eyes are the most frequently affected. Muscle cysts are uncommon and typically do not present with any symptoms. In this study, we present a rare case of skeletal cysticercosis as a calf swelling and its management.
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Review of cysticercosis of maxillofacial region and report of two cases. JOURNAL OF STOMATOLOGY, ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY 2022; 123:e760-e769. [PMID: 35858657 DOI: 10.1016/j.jormas.2022.07.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/16/2022] [Revised: 07/03/2022] [Accepted: 07/15/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Cysticercosis is a parasitic infection caused by the larval stage of Taenia solium, which very rarely manifests in the maxillofacial region. It usually presents as a painless swelling. The most common site for maxillofacial cysticercosis are the tongue and lips. When humans accidently ingest the eggs of Taenia solium, they become the intermediate host, a role which is typically played by pig. This paper describes two cases of cysticercosis cellulosae, presenting as non-tender swelling of left buccal mucosa and left temporalis region respectively. Case reports available on PubMed were searched and a review was performed. Excision of cystic lesion was the treatment modality in majority of published reports. It is emphasised that cysticercosis should be considered in differential diagnosis of solitary painless swellings of oral and maxillofacial region, especially in patients from an endemic region.
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Naik SS, Das N, Modi S, Aroul T. PAIR as A Treatment Option for Isolated Intramuscular Cysticercosis: A Case Report. JOURNAL OF CLINICAL INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGY ISVIR 2022. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0042-1751033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/17/2022] Open
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AbstractCysticercosis is a parasitic disease caused by Taenia solium. Central nervous system is the most common site of infestation. Other organs infested are subcutaneous tissue, eye, muscle, liver, and lung. Cysticercosis in muscle can occur in three forms: myalgic type, mass-like pseudotumor, and rarely pseudohypertrophic type. Solitary cysticercosis of muscle without involvement of the central nervous system is rare. In this case report, percutaneous-aspiration-injection-reaspiration (PAIR) has been used as a treatment option for isolated intramuscular cysticercosis of the anterior abdominal wall. Interventional radiological management along with medical management was done to observe complete resolution of the cyst.
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- Shailendra Singh Naik
- Department of Radiodiagnosis, Mahatma Gandhi Medical College and Research Institute, Puducherry, India
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- Department of Radiodiagnosis, Mahatma Gandhi Medical College and Research Institute, Puducherry, India
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- Department of General Surgery, Mahatma Gandhi Medical College and Research Institute, Puducherry, India
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- Department of General Surgery, Mahatma Gandhi Medical College and Research Institute, Puducherry, India
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Mahalingam S, R G, Karn S, Dhar S, Purushothaman S. Role of Point-of-Care Ultrasound in Diagnosing Cysticercosis. Cureus 2021; 13:e17013. [PMID: 34540413 PMCID: PMC8424134 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.17013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 08/08/2021] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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Soft-tissue swelling is common in clinical practice and few common causes are lipoma, sebaceous cyst, abscess, etc. Though rare, myocutaneous cysticercosis can also be a differential. Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) can help diagnose myocutaneous cysticercosis, which can predict neurocysticercosis among patients presenting with headaches and seizures. Myocutaneous cysticercosis is often seen as a cystic lesion with eccentric hyperechoic foci (scolex) in ultrasound. Here, we describe a case of multiple swellings in the neck and forearm associated with headache, which turned out to be myocutaneous cysticercosis and neurocysticercosis, diagnosed with the help of ultrasound.
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- Sasikumar Mahalingam
- Emergency Medicine, Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research, Puducherry, IND
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- Emergency Medicine, Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research, Puducherry, IND
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- Emergency Medicine, Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research, Puducherry, IND
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- Emergency Medicine, Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research, Puducherry, IND
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Lal T, Paramasivam S, Jayapal B, Kataria R. Solitary cysticercosis of the sternocleidomastoid muscle. BMJ Case Rep 2021; 14:14/6/e242322. [PMID: 34103305 DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2021-242322] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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Cysticercosis is a tropical infection caused by the larval form of Taenia solium and is usually known to affect the central nervous system. We report a young man who presented with a swelling in the neck and was treated with surgical excision and antihelminthics.
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- Tusharindra Lal
- Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
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- General Surgery, Sri Ramachandra Medical College and Research Institute, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
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- General Surgery, Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
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Manikandan G, James V, Chandrasekaran C, Varghese SC. An atypical case of cutaneous cysticercosis in buccal mucosa. J Oral Maxillofac Pathol 2021; 24:591. [PMID: 33967524 PMCID: PMC8083424 DOI: 10.4103/jomfp.jomfp_266_20] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2020] [Revised: 11/02/2020] [Accepted: 10/05/2020] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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Cysticercosis is a recognized fatal disease to the humans. Taenia solium, a larval stage of pork tapeworm that causes cysticercosis which is an important cause of morbidity in the world. This case report shows the clinical presentations of an atypical case of cutaneous cysticercosis on the right buccal mucosa and its management. It presents the importance of thorough knowledge, proper investigation, symptomatic management with improved treatment regimens and important role of minimally invasive surgery. Its outcome and the treatment options mainly depend on the number, location, size and stage of parasites, as well as on the immune response of the host.
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- G Manikandan
- Department of Dentistry, Shri Sathya Sai Medical College and Research Institute, Rathinamangalam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Tagore Dental College and Hospital, Rathinamangalam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Tagore Dental College and Hospital, Rathinamangalam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Orthodontics, Tagore Dental College and Hospital, Rathinamangalam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
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Sethi G, Kaur D, Arora N, Sethi D. Lingual Cysticercosis: A Case Series with Review of Literature. Indian J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 2019; 73:116-119. [PMID: 33643888 DOI: 10.1007/s12070-019-01763-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/12/2019] [Accepted: 11/08/2019] [Indexed: 10/25/2022] Open
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Cysticercosis is a condition in which humans are infected by the larval form of Pork Tapeworm Taenia solium. Isolated lingual cysticercosis is a rare entity due to the high muscular activity and metabolic rate of tongue which prevents the development of larva. We present a series of three patients with isolated lingual cysticercosis. One patient was treated by medical management while the other two were treated with surgical excision followed by medical therapy. All patients are asymptomatic after repeated follow ups.
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- Gyanesh Sethi
- Department of ENT and Head and Neck Surgery, Dr Baba Saheb Ambedkar Hospital and Medical College, Sector-6, Rohini, Delhi 110085 India
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- Department of ENT and Head and Neck Surgery, Dr Baba Saheb Ambedkar Hospital and Medical College, Sector-6, Rohini, Delhi 110085 India
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- Department of ENT and Head and Neck Surgery, Dr Baba Saheb Ambedkar Hospital and Medical College, Sector-6, Rohini, Delhi 110085 India
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- Department of ENT and Head and Neck Surgery, Dr Baba Saheb Ambedkar Hospital and Medical College, Sector-6, Rohini, Delhi 110085 India
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Kalladka M, Navaneetham A, Eliav E, Khan J, Heir G, Mupparapu M. Presentation of cysticercosis of the lateral pterygoid muscle as temporomandibular disorder: A diagnostic and therapeutic challenge. J Indian Prosthodont Soc 2018; 18:377-383. [PMID: 30449967 PMCID: PMC6180738 DOI: 10.4103/jips.jips_129_18] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/10/2018] [Accepted: 08/18/2018] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Orofacial pain can often be the chief complaint of many systemic disorders. Cysticercosis involving the lateral pterygoids may cause limitation of mouth opening and may mimic clinical symptoms of a temporomandibular disorder. A 37-year-old female presented with 1-month-old complaint of limited mandibular range of motion. She reported a similar episode a year earlier and was diagnosed with a temporomandibular joint disorder by her primary dentist. Comprehensive intra- and extra-oral examinations were performed, which revealed a limitation of mouth opening accompanied by mild limitation of contralateral excursion. A magnetic resonance imaging revealed a ring-enhancing lesion within the left pterygoid muscle suggestive of cysticercosis. The patient was referred to her primary care physician for further treatment and given physical therapy (stretching exercises) to improve mouth opening. One week later, she developed lesions in the arm and trunk. Further ultrasound imaging of the abdomen and the forearms confirmed the diagnosis of cysticercosis. She was treated with albendazole, physiotherapy, joint stabilization appliance, and had eventual complete recovery. This case emphasizes the importance of diagnosis of a systemic condition that may have serious implications, if untreated, and the importance of a comprehensive evaluation, workup, and multidisciplinary management.
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- Mythili Kalladka
- Orofacial Pain and Temporomandibular Disorders, Eastman Institute of Oral Health, Rochester, NY, USA
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- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, M. R. Ambedkar Dental College, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
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- Eastman Institute of Oral Health, Rochester, NY, USA
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- Orofacial Pain and Temporomandibular Disorders, Eastman Institute of Oral Health, Rochester, NY, USA
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- Center for Temporomandibular Disorders and Orofacial Pain, Rutgers School of Dental Medicine, NJ, USA
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- Division of Radiology, Department of Oral Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, PA, USA
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Mushonga B, Habarugira G, Birori A, Kandiwa E, Samkange A, Bhebhe E. An epidemiological survey of the magnitude and local perceptions of porcine cysticercosis by two methods in Nyaruguru district, Rwanda. VETERINARY PARASITOLOGY- REGIONAL STUDIES AND REPORTS 2018; 14:18-24. [PMID: 31014726 DOI: 10.1016/j.vprsr.2018.07.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2018] [Revised: 07/28/2018] [Accepted: 07/30/2018] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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This study investigated the magnitude of porcine cysticercosis (PC), its risk factors, economic effects and the perceptions of 80 pig farmers from Nyabimata (n = 38) and Muganza (n = 42) and 20 registered butchers in the Nyaruguru district of Rwanda. January to December 2013 slaughter records from Kamirabagenzi market were also analysed for PC diagnoses based on the tongue test and meat inspection. During this period, the responding farmers' records showed a tongue test-based PC magnitude (3.9%, n = 984) which was lower than the collective tongue test-based PC magnitude of 9.2% (n = 1720) at Kamirabagenzi (p < .05). The overall magnitude of PC based on routine meat inspection diagnosis at Kamirabagenzi was 4%. The overall magnitude of PC for respondents using Free-range production systems (7.9%) was significantly greater than for those in Semi-intensive (2.1%) and Intensive production systems (1.5%) (p < .05). Though most farmers (90%) knew that PC is zoonotic, only 22.5% of the farmers opted for treatment of PC-infected pigs and 52.5% were willing to seek veterinary inspection while the rest (25%) opted to circumvent veterinary inspection (P > .05). Most butchers (70%) indicated they would circumvent veterinary inspection and continue to slaughter PC-positive animals whilst the rest (30%) indicated they would resell PC positive animals to defray costs (P < .05). The low sensitivity and specificity of methods used for PC detection in the study, implies that this may just be the tip of an iceberg and the actual magnitude is most likely to be much higher. In conclusion, PC is endemic in the Nyaruguru district of Rwanda with a high proportion of positive animals. The condition has public health implications and is worsening the economic plight of the impoverished Nyaruguru community.
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- Borden Mushonga
- Department of Biomedical Sciences, School of Veterinary Medicine, Faculty of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Neudamm Campus, University of Namibia, P. Bag 13301, Pioneerspark, Windhoek, Namibia
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- School of Animal Sciences and Veterinary Medicine, University of Rwanda, P.O. Box 57, Nyagatare, Rwanda.
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- School of Animal Sciences and Veterinary Medicine, University of Rwanda, P.O. Box 57, Nyagatare, Rwanda
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, School of Veterinary Medicine, Faculty of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Neudamm Campus, University of Namibia, P. Bag 13301, Pioneerspark, Windhoek, Namibia
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- Department of Clinical Veterinary Studies, School of Veterinary Medicine, Faculty of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Neudamm Campus, University of Namibia, P. Bag 13301, Pioneerspark, Windhoek, Namibia
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- Department of Animal Science, School of Agriculture, University of Venda, Thohoyandou 0950, South Africa
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Oral Cysticercosis: A Case Series and Review of Literature. J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2018; 76:2572-2576. [PMID: 30098957 DOI: 10.1016/j.joms.2018.07.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/04/2018] [Revised: 07/06/2018] [Accepted: 07/07/2018] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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The cysticercus is the larval form of the pork tapeworm. Oral cavity involvement of cysticercosis is rare but frequently reported from developing countries. This report presents 3 cases of oral cysticercosis involving the tongue and buccal mucosa in isolation. All 3 patients were treated with surgical excision and had an uneventful postoperative course. A brief review of the PubMed English-language literature search is presented. Oral cavity involvement with cysticercosis presents a diagnostic dilemma. Management is primarily surgical and carries an excellent prognosis.
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Singh S, Singh AK, Sharma NK, Pandey A. Solitary myocysticercosis of masseter muscle: A rare presentation. Natl J Maxillofac Surg 2018; 9:229-231. [PMID: 30546241 PMCID: PMC6251284 DOI: 10.4103/njms.njms_18_18] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Cysticercosis in human is caused by larva of cyclophyllid cestode named Taenia solium. Worm infestation is quite common in developing countries due to poor sanitation, habit of open defection. This condition primarily involves central nervous system. We present a rare case of myocysticercosis involving the masseter muscle.
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- Shankar Singh
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Dental Sciences, Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Dental Sciences, Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Dental Sciences, Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Dental Sciences, Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India
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González-Arriagada WA, Santos-Silva AR, Vargas PA, Lopes MA. Diagnostic approach to intramasseteric nodules. Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol Oral Radiol 2017; 123:e16-e21. [DOI: 10.1016/j.oooo.2016.10.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2016] [Revised: 09/30/2016] [Accepted: 10/08/2016] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Naren Satya SM, Mayilvaganan KR, Amogh VN, Balakrishna BV, Gautam MS, Prathyusha IS. A Classic Case of Subcutaneous Cysticercosis: A Rare Case with Sonological Findings and Review of Literature. Pol J Radiol 2016; 81:478-482. [PMID: 27781073 PMCID: PMC5056536 DOI: 10.12659/pjr.898408] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2016] [Accepted: 03/13/2016] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Background Cysticercosis is a parasitic infection caused by the larval stages of the pork tapeworm, Taenia solium. The subcutaneous form of the disease is a relatively rare clinical entity. Despite its rarity, it is imperative for a radiologist to be aware of this subcutaneous form of the disease and its various radiological patterns while evaluating any subcutaneous swelling. In this paper, we aimed to describe a typical case of ‘subcutaneous cysticercosis involving the left anterior chest wall’ with high resolution ultrasound findings. We also discussed the role of other imaging modalities in a case of subcutaneous cysticercosis. To the best of our knowledge, our case is only the second documented case report of sonological evaluation of subcutaneous cysticercosis involving the left anterior chest wall and the first case with high resolution ultrasound images of the lesion. Case Report An 11-year-old male presented with a painless, subcutaneous swelling over the left anterior chest wall for the last 2 months. High resolution ultrasound showed a well-defined, thin-walled, cystic lesion with an eccentric, echogenic focus in the subcutaneous plane. On change of the posture of the patient, this focus showed mobility. The hypoechoic area surrounding this cyst showed significant exudative fluid collection with diffuse, floating echoes and thin, incomplete internal septations. The adjacent soft tissues were thickened and irregular, suggestive of edema. This was followed by an excision biopsy. Histopathological examination revealed cysticercus cellulose parasite with an extensive mixed inflammatory cell infiltrate in the surrounding tissue. The patient was also administered oral antihelminthic therapy. Repeat ultrasound examination at the end of this management regimen showed complete healing with no e/o any remnant or recurrent cystic lesion, abscess or edema in the subcutaneous plane. Conclusions Subcutaneous cysticercosis is a relatively rare form of cysticercosis but should always be born in mind during the evaluation of subcutaneous swellings. High resolution ultrasound is a valuable, safe, nonionizing, cost-effective, widely-available, and easily-reproducible imaging tool for diagnosis of subcutaneous cysticercosis. There is a wide spectrum of ultrasound patterns of subcutaneous cysticercosis. In classic cases with a cyst containing a scolex within and with a surrounding abscess, high resolution ultrasound should always be the primary mode of diagnosis, thus avoiding unnecessary fine needle aspiration cytologies.
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- Srinivas M Naren Satya
- Department of Radiodiagnosis, MV Jayaram Medical College and Research Hospital, Bangalore Rural, India
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- Department of Radiodiagnosis, MV Jayaram Medical College and Research Hospital, Bangalore Rural, India
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- Department of Radiodiagnosis, MV Jayaram Medical College and Research Hospital, Bangalore Rural, India
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Rajarajeswari Medical College and Hospital, Bengaluru, India
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Chand S, Mishra M, Singh G, Singh A, Tandon S. Orofacial cysticercosis: Report of a rare case with review of literature. Natl J Maxillofac Surg 2016; 7:209-212. [PMID: 28356697 PMCID: PMC5357924 DOI: 10.4103/0975-5950.201353] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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Cysticercosis is common in developing countries in which the combination of rural society, crowding, and poor sanitation facilities allows greater contact between humans and pigs and thus more opportunities for fecal contamination of food and water occurs. They are rarely located in oral and perioral tissues, particularly in the muscles of mastication, muscle of the facial expression, suprahyoid muscles, and postcervical musculature and also as in the tongue, buccal mucosa, and lip. Cysticercosis is a potentially fatal parasitic disease that rarely found in the maxillofacial region in humans. This paper reports the case of a young female patient presented with isolated lesion of cysticercosis involving buccinator muscle. In conclusion, we suggest that cysticercosis should be considered in the differential diagnosis of intraoral solitary nodules within the oral and maxillofacial region, especially in endemic areas. High-resolution ultrasonography is an excellent noninvasive and cost-effective modality for the diagnosis and also suggests that localized parasitic infections such as Cysticercus cellulosae can be successfully treated with conservative management using oral antiparasitic (antihelminthic) medication.
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- Sharad Chand
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Sardar Patel Post Graduate Institute of Dental and Medical Sciences, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Sardar Patel Post Graduate Institute of Dental and Medical Sciences, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Sardar Patel Post Graduate Institute of Dental and Medical Sciences, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Sardar Patel Post Graduate Institute of Dental and Medical Sciences, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Sardar Patel Post Graduate Institute of Dental and Medical Sciences, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
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Meena D, Gupta M, Jain VK, Arya RK. Isolated intramuscular cysticercosis: Clinicopathological features, diagnosis and management - A review. J Clin Orthop Trauma 2016; 7:243-249. [PMID: 28053392 PMCID: PMC5197059 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcot.2016.06.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/08/2016] [Revised: 05/30/2016] [Accepted: 06/25/2016] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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Cysticercosis is an emerging parasitic disease affecting worldwide population. There is large volume of data present in the literature for neurocysticercosis. The isolated intramuscular involvement of cysticercosis is uncommon and there are only sporadic case reports available. There is no review available in the literature which gives in detail clinicoradiological features and management of isolated intramuscular cysticercosis. Knowledge about such a presentation is important especially in developing countries and to differentiate the condition from a variety of other similar conditions.
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Sharma R, Neogi S. Isolated pancreatic cysticercal cyst presenting as a diagnostic challenge: diagnosis and treatment review. BMJ Case Rep 2015; 2015:bcr-2015-210774. [PMID: 26160552 DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2015-210774] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022] Open
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Human cysticercosis most commonly affects the subcutaneous tissues, skeletal muscles, lungs, brain, eyes, liver and, rarely, the heart, thyroid and pancreas. Owing to vague clinical presentation and unfamiliarity of clinicians with this entity, it is difficult to diagnosis when seen as an isolated cyst. We present a case of a 16-year-old boy who presented with an upper abdominal lump and jaundice. Ultrasonography (USG) and MRI of the abdomen were carried out, which revealed a cystic mass (8.5 × 7 × 7 cm) in the pancreas. No evidence of solid component or papillary projections was noted within the lesion. Tumour markers carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) and cancer antigen (CA 19-9) were normal. Fine needle aspiration cytology was performed, which revealed the presence of cysticercus larvae, along with a foreign body giant cell reaction. The patient was treated with therapeutic aspiration and antihelminthic therapy. Since then, he has been symptom free and under regular follow-up for the last 1 year. A diagnosis of cysticercal cyst at atypical sites is very rare and depends mainly on histopathological examination, which, along with USG and MRI, can give an accurate analysis. These cysts can be very well treated non-surgically with antihelminthics and aspiration.
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- Raman Sharma
- Department of General Surgery, Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi, India
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- Department of General Surgery, Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi, India
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Bhat V, Nagarjuna M, Belaval V, Shetty S, Salins PC. Cysticercosis of the masseter: MRI and sonographic correlation. Dentomaxillofac Radiol 2015; 44:20140372. [PMID: 25734242 DOI: 10.1259/dmfr.20140372] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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Cysticercal involvement of the masseter is an uncommon manifestation of a relatively common parasitic infestation. Sonographic evaluation of many isolated cases of cysticercosis has been extensively described. However, there are scanty reports on MRI appearance of cysticercal involvement of the masseter. This report presents classical imaging appearance of cysticercal involvement of the masseter on sonography and MRI. The pattern of the disease and MRI appearance of lesions in the masseter, highlighting the role of diffusion-weighted images, are described.
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- V Bhat
- Department of Radiology, Narayana Health, Narayana Multispeciality Hospital, Shaw Muzumdar Cancer Center, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
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Mishra P, Pandey D, Tripathi BN. Cysticercosis of Soleus muscle presenting as isolated calf pain. J Clin Orthop Trauma 2015; 6:39-41. [PMID: 26549951 PMCID: PMC4551142 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcot.2014.11.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/11/2014] [Accepted: 11/09/2014] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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CNS is the most common site of involvement by cysticercosis. Symptomatic involvement of isolated skeletal muscle by solitary cysticercosis cyst is extremely rare. We report a rare and unusual case of cysticercosis presenting as acute calf pain, which is a diagnostic challenge. But the diagnosis was reached by sero-radiological examination and patient was managed conservatively by medical means.
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- Pallav Mishra
- Assistant Professor, Sports Injury Centre, Vardhman Mahavir Medical College & Safdarjung Hospital, Delhi 29, India,Corresponding author. 26-A, Pocket-4, Mayur Vihar, Phase-1, Delhi 110091, India. Tel.: +91 9310787120.
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- Assistant Professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, North Delhi Municipal Corporation Medical College and Hindu Rao Hospital, Delhi 7, India
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- Assistant Professor, Department of Radio-Diagnosis, Moti Lal Nehru Medical College, Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, India
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Giri KY, Alam S, Dandriyal R, Natu SS. Solitary Cysticercosis of the Temporalis Muscle: Report of a Rare Case. J Maxillofac Oral Surg 2015; 15:240-4. [PMID: 27408444 DOI: 10.1007/s12663-015-0754-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/10/2014] [Accepted: 02/03/2015] [Indexed: 10/24/2022] Open
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Patient presented with swelling over right temporal region causing the dilemma over diagnosis. Sonography and CT scan confirmed the presence of cysticercus in right temporal region. Pharmacological management was instituted and the cyst resolved eventually. Ultrasonography and CT imaging play an important role in establishing the diagnosis of rare case of cysticercosis of temporalis muscle and can be treated successfully by pharmacological modality.
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- K Y Giri
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Institute of Dental Sciences, 19, Staff Residence, Bareilly, 243006 U.P. India
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Institute of Dental Sciences, 19, Staff Residence, Bareilly, 243006 U.P. India
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Institute of Dental Sciences, 19, Staff Residence, Bareilly, 243006 U.P. India
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Babu Banarasi Das College of Dental Sciences, Lucknow, U.P. India
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Computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging of lesions at masticator space. Jpn J Radiol 2014; 32:123-37. [DOI: 10.1007/s11604-014-0289-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/11/2013] [Accepted: 01/16/2014] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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Rastogi S, Arora P, Devi P, Wazir SS, Kapoor S. Importance of ultrasonography and magnetic resonance imaging in diagnosis of cysticercosis of temporalis muscle mimicking temporal space infection. Contemp Clin Dent 2014; 4:504-8. [PMID: 24403797 PMCID: PMC3883332 DOI: 10.4103/0976-237x.123059] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/05/2022] Open
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Cysticercosis cellulosae, caused by the larval stage of Taenia solium is a common parasitic infection in Indian subcontinent. Although cysticercosis is common in other parts of the human body, its involvement with temporalis muscle is an extremely rare entity and demands documentation. This paper reports a case of cysticercosis cellulosae in a 35-year-old male patient within the temporalis muscle mimicking temporal space infection; due to the presence of concomitant dental infection, which was diagnosed with the help of high resolution ultrasonography and magnetic resonance imaging and managed conservatively using oral antiparasitic medication. Here, in this case report, we are emphasizing the importance of imaging modalities in diagnosing space infection and cysticercosis.
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- Sameer Rastogi
- Department of Oral Medicine and Maxillofacial Radiology, Kalka Dental College and Hospital, Meerut, India
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- Department of Oral Medicine and Maxillofacial Radiology, Kalka Dental College and Hospital, Meerut, India
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- Department of Oral Medicine and Maxillofacial Radiology, Teerthanker Dental College and Hospital, Mooradabad, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Department of Oral Medicine and Maxillofacial Radiology, M. B. Kedia Dental College and Teaching Hospital, Birgunj, Nepal
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- Department of Periodontics, SGT Dental College and Research Centre, Gurgaon, Haryana, India
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Muthyala S, Krishna KV, Kishan TV, Sri Bhuvana N, Moorthy RS. Masseteric cysticercosis with abscess formation: A diagnostic dilemma. Med J Armed Forces India 2013; 71:S148-51. [PMID: 26265813 DOI: 10.1016/j.mjafi.2013.09.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/10/2013] [Accepted: 09/25/2013] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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- Swathi Muthyala
- Junior Resident (Radiology), Kamineni Institute of Medical Sciences, Narketpally, Andhra Pradesh, India
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- Assistant Professor (Radiology), Kamineni Institute of Medical Sciences, Narketpally, Andhra Pradesh, India
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- Senior Resident (Radiology), Kamineni Institute of Medical Sciences, Narketpally, Andhra Pradesh, India
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- Junior Resident (Radiology), Kamineni Institute of Medical Sciences, Narketpally, Andhra Pradesh, India
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- Professor and Head (Radiology), Kamineni Institute of Medical Sciences, Narketpally, Andhra Pradesh, India
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Cysticercosis involving muscle of mastication: a review and report of two cases. Case Rep Dent 2013; 2013:814126. [PMID: 24396612 PMCID: PMC3875126 DOI: 10.1155/2013/814126] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2013] [Accepted: 11/27/2013] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Cysticercosis is a parasitic infection caused by the larval stages of the parasitic cestode, Taenia solium. It is a common disease in developing countries where it is also endemic. The central nervous system (CNS) is the most important primary site of infection and the disease can present with solitary or multiple space occupying lesions. Cases of cysticercosis presenting as isolated muscle mass (pseudotumours) without involvement of the CNS have also been recently described in the literature. We present two cases who presented to us with pain, swelling, and tenderness involving the temporalis muscle along with trismus. Ultrasonography and MRI findings were suggestive of cysticercosis involving the temporalis muscle which resolved after the albendazole therapy.
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Krishnamoorthy B, Suma GN, Dhillon M, Srivastava S, Sharma ML, Malik SS. Encysted Tenia solium larva of oral cavity: Case report with review of literature. Contemp Clin Dent 2012; 3:S228-32. [PMID: 23230370 PMCID: PMC3514943 DOI: 10.4103/0976-237x.101103] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Cysticercosis is caused by the larvae of the pig tapeworm, Tenia solium. Oral cysticercosis is a rare event and is often a diagnostic challenge to the clinician. We report a 12-year-old girl who presented with a single, painless, nodule on the lower lip that was diagnosed as cysticercosis. Current literature on the clinical presentations, investigations, and treatment of the condition has been reviewed in this article. We have also proposed a set of criteria for the diagnosis of oral cysticercosis.
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- Bhuvana Krishnamoorthy
- Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, ITS- Centre for Dental Studies and Research, Muradnagar, Ghaziabad, India
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Prabhakar S, Rangdal SS. Isolated Muscular Cysticercosis: A Rare Pseudotumor and Diagnostic Challenge, can It be treated Nonoperatively? A Report of Two Cases and Review of Literature. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2012. [DOI: 10.5005/jp-journals-10028-1011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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ABSTRACT
Cysticercosis, an infection with the larval form of pork tape worm, Taenia solium, commonly presents with multiple muscular cysts or CNS involvement. Due to vague clinical presentation and unfamiliarity of clinicians with this entity, it is difficult to diagnosis when seen as an isolated cyst. Traditional treatment is surgical excision and a course of deworming agents. We present two cases of isolated muscular cysticercosis diagnosed by USG, MRI and blood tests, who responded successfully to oral medication without need of operative intervention.
Case reports
A 45-year-old male patient had a tender 2 week swelling of 4 × 5 cm on medial right proximal calf. A 26-year male presented with discomfort and diffuse 6 cm swelling at inner left forearm. In both ultrasound showed characteristic hypoechoic cyst with hyperechoic scolex, and MRI revealed isolated cyst surrounded by inflamed muscles. FNAC confirmed cysticercosis, and the patient responded to oral albendazole (3 weeks) with oral steroids (2 weeks).
Conclusion
Although rare, possibility of isolated muscular cysticercosis should always be considered in any small musculoskeletal soft tissue swelling presenting with nonspecific clinical findings. Both our patients responded to medical therapy and were disease free, as confirmed at 3 months by follow-up MRI. These cysts can be confidently diagnosed on the basis of ultrasound and MRI, and can be very well-treated nonsurgically with an oral drug regimen consisting of albendazole and steroid.
How to cite this article
Rangdal SS, Prabhakar S, Dhatt S S, Prakash M, Dhillon MS. Isolated Muscular Cysticercosis: A Rare Pseudotumor and Diagnostic Challenge, can It be treated Nonoperatively? A Report of Two Cases and Review of Literature. J Postgrad Med Edu Res 2012;46(1):43-48.
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Naik D, Srinath M, Kumar A. Soft tissue cysticercosis - Ultrasonographic spectrum of the disease. Indian J Radiol Imaging 2011; 21:60-2. [PMID: 21431036 PMCID: PMC3056374 DOI: 10.4103/0971-3026.76059] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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This case series emphasizes the role of USG in the diagnosis of isolated soft tissue cysticercosis. We assessed its value for identifying features such as the location of the cyst, the presence or absence of abscess, and the presence or absence of a scolex within the cyst. Three USG patterns were seen and are described.
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- Deepti Naik
- Department of Radiodiagnosis, MS Ramaiah Medical College and Hospital, Bangalore, India
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Mittal A, Gupta S, Mehta V, Gupta R. Anterior abdominal wall cysticercosis-the role of high-resolution USG. Indian J Radiol Imaging 2011; 18:266-7. [PMID: 19774174 PMCID: PMC2747430 DOI: 10.4103/0971-3026.41844] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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Goenka AH, Garg A. Pseudomuscular male with seizures: disseminated cysticercosis. Int J Infect Dis 2010; 14 Suppl 3:e385-7. [PMID: 20307997 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijid.2009.11.027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/27/2009] [Revised: 11/16/2009] [Accepted: 11/16/2009] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Upadhyaya V, Narain D, Sarkar S. Cysticercosis of the Breast. JOURNAL OF DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL SONOGRAPHY 2010. [DOI: 10.1177/8756479309340228] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Cysticercosis, although common in developing nations, is an uncommon cause of a breast lump. This article reports a case from India, where a young woman presented with a firm, nontender breast lump. Breast sonography imaging with a high-frequency transducer revealed a well-defined cystic lesion with an internal echogenic nodule and surrounding hypoechoic area. Subsequently, fine-needle aspiration cytology was performed, which confirmed the diagnosis of cysticercosis.
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