ABSTRACT
Introduction: Cysticercosis is a systemic manifestationcaused by dissemination of larval form of Tacnia solium, alsocalled as pork tape worm, is a major public health problem indeveloping countries. The aim of present study was undertakento evaluate the histopathological spectrum of cysticercosiswith their demographic pattern in our tertiary care hospital.Material and methods: A total of 3055 patients of differentage, sex and religions with nodular swelling in different partsof their body were attending in different OPD. From all thepatients, a total of 3055 specimens were received in ourdepartment for histopathological evaluation.Results: Out of 3055 specimen received for biopsy, 8 (0.26%)cases were diagnosed as cysticercosis. Out of which 50%cases (4 cases) were of less than 20 years of age group and62.5% cases were female patients. The disease was found inboth religions Hindus and Muslims (87.5% in Hindus)Conclusion: Even fine needle aspiration cytology (FNAC)has very limited value in diagnosis of cysticercercosis inmost of the cases and could not be recommended due topoor diagnostic value and in cases of neurocysticercosis aswell as ocular or orbital cysticercosis, FNAC could not beattempted due to risky procedure with very limited diagnosticvalue, although serological tests are done for the seriouscomplications of cysticercosis,but the final diagnosis isHistopathological study which is justified and the ultimatediagnostic technique for correct diagnosis.