Intramuscular Cysticircosis, Diagnosis, Management with review of literature

Dr Halikar Sudhir G

Volume : VI, Issue : VII, July - 2016

Intramuscular Cysticircosis, Diagnosis, Management with review of literature

Dr Halikar Sudhir G

Abstract :

Human cysticercosis is a common tropical disease which is caused by Cysticercus cellulosae, larvae of a tapeworm, Taenia solium. Cysticercosis is endemic with high prevalence in most of the developing countries because of the co–existence of poor sanitary conditions and domestic pig raising. Cysticercosis can involve any tissue in the body; the most common affected sites are central nervous system, subcutaneous tissue, eyes, and muscles. Extensive intramuscular Cysticercosis without any other systemic involvement is a very rare finding. Here, we report two cases of intramuscular Cysticercosis diagnosed by plain ultrasonography in two middle aged men who presented with swelling in neck and temporal region repectively