Uncommon-parasitic-infection-isolated-intramuscular-cysticercosis-a-case-report

Human cysticercosis is caused by cysticercus cellulosae, larvae of a tapeworm, taenia solium. Cysticercois can involve any tissue in the body even it has maximum tendency towards neural tissue. The most common affected sites are central nervous system, subcutaneous tissue, eyes and muscles. An isolated case of intramuscular cysticercosis is a rare presentation. Here we present the case of a 35 year old female with a swelling on the posterolateral aspect of right arm and was diagnosed as myocysticercosis which was abuting to the extensor muscle that is triceps muscle on high resolution ultrasound and ct scan and it was managed by antihelminthic medications followed by surgical excision.

Isolated Solitary Intramuscular Cysticercosis involving lateral chest wall: An uncommon presentation

Cysticercosis is a Parasitic disease caused by the larval form of the pork tapeworm Taenia solium. This disease is a major health concern especially in developing world including India but its incidence is underestimated. Not too many cases of isolated intramuscular cysticercosis have been reported in pediatric population. Here we report a case of 4 years old female child presented with swelling over left lower chest over 3-4 months, diagnosed with intramuscular cysticercosis by ultrasonography.

Asymptomatic isolated intramuscular cysticercosis in diabetic patient: a case report

Cysticercosis is an endemic disease in multiple areas of the world, caused by ingestion of embryonated eggs of Taenia solium. We reported a case of a 66-year old diabetic male presenting with decrease of consciousness and “rice grain” calcification in bothhemithorax and neck soft tissue region, without findings of cysticercosis in computed tomography (CT) scan. Cysticercosis most commonly affects the central nervous system, causing neurocysticercosis(NCC), while solitary intramuscular cysticercosis without involvement of the central nervous system is rare. Treatment of cysticercosis is indicated for symptomatic patients, including NCCsurgery is indicated in patients with neurovascular compromise caused by growth of cyst. Recognizing the signs and symptomsof cysticercosis is crucial for diagnosis and treatment in endemic areas where Taenia soliumis prevalent.