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Case Studies | Surgery | India | Volume 11 Issue 11, November 2022 | Popularity: 4.1 / 10
A Rare Case Report on Isolated Cysticercosis of Arm
Dr. Parth Mehta, Dr. Archana Nema
Abstract: Cysticercosis refers to tissue infection after exposure to eggs of Taenia solium, the pork tapeworm. The disease is spread via the feco - oral route through contaminated food and water, and is primarily a food borne disease. The case report here describes a rare case of isolated cysticercosis infection of the arm. A 12 year oldmale came with complains of swelling of the left arm shoulder region, ultrasound revealed intramuscular cysticerocosis for which surgical excision was done. This is a rare case of cysticerosis infection of the arm without involving the any vital organs.
Keywords: Cysticercosis, Intramuscular, Swelling in arm
Edition: Volume 11 Issue 11, November 2022
Pages: 1428 - 1430
DOI: https://www.doi.org/10.21275/SR221121214712
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