Isolated intramuscular cysticercosis : a rare condition and a diagnostic challenge

Authors

  • Saransh Gupta Senior Resident Orthopaedics,Department of Orthopaedics, Lady hardinge medical college and associated hospitals, New Delhi
  • Srishti Gupta Senior Resident,Department of Pathology, NDMC Medical College & associated hospitals, Delhi
  • Mukesh Kalra Professor,Department of Orthopaedics, Lady hardinge Medical College and associated hospitals, New Delhi
  • Inam Danish Khan Specialist , Department of Microbiology, Command Hospital,Kolkata

Keywords:

Cysticercosis, intramuscular, calcospherules

Abstract

Cysticercosis is an infection of pork tapeworm, Taenia Solium. It is difficult to diagnose an isolated intramuscular cysticercosis due to vague clinical symptoms. We report a case of 30 year old male presenting with a vague lump on the left shoulder. On imaging it was found out to be a case of isolated intramuscular cysticercosis. The diagnosis was further confirmed on fine needle aspiration and histopathology examination. This case report highlights the importance of considering cysticercosis as a differential to soft tissue swellings apart from being a rare entity.

Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science Vol.16(1) 2017 p.170-173

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Author Biography

Saransh Gupta, Senior Resident Orthopaedics,Department of Orthopaedics, Lady hardinge medical college and associated hospitals, New Delhi



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2017-01-16

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Isolated intramuscular cysticercosis : a rare condition and a diagnostic challenge. (2017). Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science, 16(1), 170-173. https://doi.org/10.3329/bjms.v16i1.31155

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Vol. 16 No. 1 (2017)

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Case Reports

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Isolated intramuscular cysticercosis : a rare condition and a diagnostic challenge. (2017). Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science, 16(1), 170-173. https://doi.org/10.3329/bjms.v16i1.31155