Masseteric cysticercosis: an uncommon appearance diagnosed on ultrasound
RSBO (Impr.)
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11(1): 83-87, Jan.-Mar. 2014. ilus
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ABSTRACT
Introduction:
Cysticercosis occurs when man is infested by the larvae of Taenia solium. Cysticercosis involving the maxillofacial region is not only an uncommon event, but also represents a difficulty in clinical diagnosis.Objective:
The present manuscript highlights masseteric cysticercosis as a differential diagnosis of chronic maxillofacial swellings and the role of high resolution sonography as an important noninvasive and non-ionizing imaging modality. Case report We present a case of masseteric cysticercosis in an eight year old Indian boy, its clinical features, the imaging modalities required and adequate management of the case.Conclusion:
Cysticercosis should always be a part of the differential diagnosis of maxillofacial swellings. A thorough case history, clinical examination, proper investigations and conservative treatment forms the mainstay for management of affected patients.
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Tipo de estudio:
Estudio diagnóstico
Idioma:
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Revista:
RSBO (Impr.)
Asunto de la revista:
Odontología
Año:
2014
Tipo del documento:
Artículo
País de afiliación:
India
Institución/País de afiliación:
Dental College, Hospital and Research Institute/IN
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