A Rare Case Report on Isolated Cysticercosis of Arm
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
How to Cite?: Dr. Parth Mehta, Dr. Archana Nema, "A Rare Case Report on Isolated Cysticercosis of Arm", Volume 11 Issue 11, November 2022, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 1428-1430, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR221121214712, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR221121214712