scholarly journals Lacrimal Sac Cysticercosis: A Rare Site for Manifestation

2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-3
Author(s):  
Amita Raoot
Keyword(s):  
Skeletal Muscle ◽  
Histopathological Examination ◽  
Subcutaneous Tissue ◽  
Taenia Solium ◽  
Vitreous Humor ◽  
Lacrimal Sac ◽  
Cysticercus Cellulosae ◽  
Rare Site ◽  
The Central Nervous System ◽  
The One

Cysticercosis, a parasitic tissue infestation caused by larval cysts (cysticercus cellulosae) of the pork tapeworm,Taenia solium, most commonly affects the central nervous system, subcutaneous tissue, skeletal muscle, heart muscle, and the eye. Ocular adnexal infestation in cysticercosis can involve various sites within the eye like vitreous humor, subretinal tissue, extraocular muscle, and lacrimal gland. In this case report, a lump slightly below and medial to inner corner of eye, surgically removed from a 21-year-old male patient, was diagnosed as case of lacrimal sac cysticercosis on histopathological examination. To our knowledge, this is the one of rare sites for manifestation of cysticercus cellulosae.

scholarly journals Extensive intramuscular cysticercosis without any neurological involvement: A rare case report

2015 ◽  
Vol 1 (8) ◽  
pp. 313
Author(s):  
Yasmeen Shamsi ◽  
Azhar Jabeen ◽  
Sadia Nikhat ◽  
Shafia Mushtaque
Keyword(s):  
Rare Case ◽  
Incidental Finding ◽  
Subcutaneous Tissue ◽  
Taenia Solium ◽  
The Body ◽  
Neurological Involvement ◽  
Rare Finding ◽  
Systemic Involvement ◽  
Cysticercus Cellulosae ◽  
Rare Case Report

<p>Human cysticercosis is a common tropical disease which is caused by Cysticercus cellulosae, larvae of a tapeworm, Taenia solium. 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 a case of intramuscular Cysticercosis incidentally diagnosed by plain radiographs in a 51 year-old man who presented with osteoarthritis right knee joint and Cysticercosis was an incidental finding.</p>

scholarly journals An ultrasonographic evaluation of solitary muscular and soft tissue cysticercosis

1970 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 257-260 ◽  
Author(s):  
P Sharma ◽  
S Neupane ◽  
M Shrestha ◽  
R Dwivedi ◽  
K Paudel
Keyword(s):  
Soft Tissue ◽  
Striated Muscle ◽  
Subcutaneous Tissue ◽  
College Teaching ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Non Invasive ◽  
Cysticercus Cellulosae ◽  
Invasive Method ◽  
The Central Nervous System ◽  
Inflammatory Changes

Background: Cysticercosis in humans is infection with the larval form (cysticercus cellulosae) of the pork tapeworm T. solium. Encystment of larvae can occur in almost any tissue. The location of cysts in order of frequency is the central nervous system, subcutaneous tissue and striated muscle, vitreous humour of the eye and, rarely, other tissues. High resolution ultrasound can be used in the diagnosis of muscular and soft tissue cysticercosis. Objective: The aim of this study is to evaluate the ultrasonographic findings in cases of muscular and soft tissue cysticercosis. Materials and methods: It was a retrospective review of the cases of muscular and soft tissue cysticercosis which were diagnosed by ultrasound during June 2007 to May 2009 in the department of Radiology and Imaging, Nepalgunj Medical College Teaching Hospital. A total of six patients were evaluated. Result: There were four males and two females. Age of the patient ranged from 18 to 50 years. All of the patients presented with a swelling with pain in five of them. There was a wide variation in the location of the cysts. In all cases ultrasound revealed a cystic lesion with an echogenic eccentric pedunculated nodule attached to the wall. The mean diameter of the cyst was 6mm. Smooth wall was present in five cases whereas one of the cysts revealed irregular wall. Pericystic inflammatory changes were seen in the adjacent muscles. Conclusion: Ultrasound is a safe and non-invasive method that can be used in the diagnosis of muscular and soft tissue cysticercosis. Key words: Muscular and soft tissue cysticercosis; ultrasound. DOI: 10.3126/kumj.v8i2.3571 Kathmandu University Medical Journal (2010), Vol. 8, No. 2, Issue 30, 257-260

Cysticercosis of Lateral Pterygoid Muscle

2017 ◽  
Vol 51 (1) ◽  
pp. 37-39
Author(s):  
Lokesh K Penubarthi ◽  
Alok Rathi
Keyword(s):  
Head And Neck ◽  
Larval Stage ◽  
Subcutaneous Tissue ◽  
Taenia Solium ◽  
Ocular Tissue ◽  
Lateral Pterygoid Muscle ◽  
System Involvement ◽  
Cysticercus Cellulosae

ABSTRACT Cysticercosis is the infection caused by Cysticercus cellulosae, the larval stage of the cestode Taenia solium. Humans are accidentally or incidentally infected, where it frequently encysts in subcutaneous tissue, brain, and ocular tissue. Involvement of muscles in the head and neck is rare with presence of disseminated or other system involvement. We present a case of isolated involvement of lateral pterygoid muscle with cysticercosis. How to cite this article Virk RS, Rathi A, Penubarthi LK, Gupta AK, Bansal S. Cysticercosis of Lateral Pterygoid Muscle. J Postgrad Med Edu Res 2017;51(1):37-39.

scholarly journals Neurocysticercosis in Paraiba, northeast Brazil: an endemic area?

1996 ◽  
Vol 54 (4) ◽  
pp. 565-570 ◽  
Author(s):  
Thiago D. Gonçalves-Coêlho ◽  
Matheus D. G. Coêlho
Keyword(s):  
Computed Tomography ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Endemic Area ◽  
Taenia Solium ◽  
Public Health Care ◽  
Socioeconomic Condition ◽  
Cysticercus Cellulosae ◽  
Medical Facilities ◽  
The Central Nervous System ◽  
Old Men

Neurocysticercosis is the central nervous system infestation by Cysticercus cellulosae, the larval form of Taenia solium. It is related to poor hygiene habits and sanitation; although Northeast is poorest Region of Brazil, it has been always stated as a non-endemic area. After the installation of computed tomography (CT) service, the incidence of neurocysticercosis began to raise in neurology services in Campina Grande PB, a city where people from the interior Paraíba can find specialized medical facilities. We analyse 5,883 CT record of the TomoHPI Computed Tomography Service from August 1993 to December 1995, observing 1.02% suggestive neurocysticercosis cases and classified them according to sex and age, precedence and socioeconomic condition. Distribution of cases according to age is homogeneous until the age of 50 (mean: 28.36 years old). Men and women are equally affected. Urban areas inhabitants represented 83.33%. Residents of Campina Grande represented 48.33% and 48.34% were residents of cities around Campina Grande (until 50 Km around) and other cities of Paraíba State. Fifty-eight patients were dependent to public health care system. We conclude that neurocysticercosis seems to be endemic in Paraíba State, demanding a more detailed study to determine its incidence/prevalence.

scholarly journals Cerebral cysticercosis in Campina Grande, Paraíba - northern Brazil: computerized tomography diagnosis importance

1996 ◽  
Vol 54 (1) ◽  
pp. 94-97 ◽  
Author(s):  
Thiago D. Gonçalves-Coêlho ◽  
Matheus Diniz G. Coelho
Keyword(s):  
Central Nervous System ◽  
Nervous System ◽  
Endemic Area ◽  
Taenia Solium ◽  
Larval Form ◽  
Cysticercus Cellulosae ◽  
Pedro I ◽  
The Central Nervous System ◽  
Cerebral Cysticercosis ◽  
Northern Brazil

Neurocysticercosis is the infection of the central nervous system by the larval form of Taenia solium , the Cysticercus cellulosae. We studied 4011 computerized tomographies performed in TomoHPI Radioimaging Service, Hospital Pedro I, Campina Grande PB, Northern Brazil, since its installation on August 1993 to July 1995. 41 patients were diagnosed as having Cysticercus cerebral infestation, corresponding to an incidence of 1.02%. No cases were related in Campina Grande PB during 1991 according to hospitalizations under prospective payment rates. After this radioimaging service installation, we observed 1.86 cases per month. We conclude that Campina Grande has to be included as an endemic area of neurocysticercosis, needing health service measures to cease the cycle Taenia-Cysticercus, the only way to get rid of such a serious problem.

CYSTICERCOSIS OF BREAST: A RARE PRESENTATION

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (8) ◽  
pp. 589-592
Author(s):  
Vijay Ramita*, Udawat Hema
Keyword(s):  
Subcutaneous Tissue ◽  
Taenia Solium ◽  
Parasitic Infection ◽  
Needle Aspiration ◽  
Diagnostic Tools ◽  
Developing Regions ◽  
Rare Presentation ◽  
Cysticercus Cellulosae ◽  
Radiologic Imaging ◽  
Needle Aspiration Cytology

Cysticercosis is a parasitic infection caused by Cysticercus cellulosae, the larval stage of Taenia Solium. It is present world-wide, but more prevalent in developing regions like South America, Africa, South-East Asia and Eastern Europe due to poor environmental sanitation. The common sites are skeletal muscle, subcutaneous tissue, brain and eye. Breast is an uncommon site and diagnosis is usually incidental. Only a few cases have been reported, so far. Several diagnostic tools such as radiologic imaging, serology and immunologic detection are being used but the gold standard  remains the demonstration of the parasitic larva by FNAC or histopathology. Here , we report an unusual case of cysticercosis in breast that was diagnosed o by Fine needle aspiration cytology. KEY WORDS: Cysticercosis, FNAC, Breast

scholarly journals Cysticercosis Masquerading as Lipo–Dermoid

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 73-76
Author(s):  
Mridhula Sekar ◽  
Nita Umesh Shanbhag ◽  
N Sahana
Keyword(s):  
Subcutaneous Tissue ◽  
Economic Status ◽  
Taenia Solium ◽  
Rectus Muscle ◽  
Unusual Site ◽  
Socio Economic Status ◽  
Lateral Rectus Muscle ◽  
Cysticercus Cellulosae ◽  
Upper Lid ◽  
The Right

Cysticercosis is caused by the larval stage of Taenia solium (Pork tape worm). Humans are the definitive hosts where the life cycle is completed and pig is the intermediate host. Incidence in India varies from 2-38% based on the consumption of pork, general hygiene and socio-economic status of the population. The parasite on reaching the small intestine encysts itself in various tissues. Most commonly Brain, Eyes, subcutaneous tissue. Intravitreal cyst is the commonest intra ocular presentation. Death of the parasite and release of the contents of the cyst causes an intense inflammatory reaction that can be devastating. We report the condition in a nine-year-old boy who presented with mild right upper lid swelling wherein cysticercus cellulosae cyst was found within the mass of the right lateral rectus muscle. It becomes important to report this case because of the unusual site of the cyst which masqueraded as a lipo-dermoid.

scholarly journals Isolated Cysticercosis of Sternocleidomastoid Muscle: Role of Ultrasonography

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-3
Author(s):  
Subash Thapa ◽  
Norman Lamichhane ◽  
Santosh Joshi
Keyword(s):  
Skeletal Muscle ◽  
Complete Resolution ◽  
Taenia Solium ◽  
Sternocleidomastoid Muscle ◽  
Neck Swelling ◽  
Diagnostic Dilemma ◽  
Muscle Involvement ◽  
Cysticercus Cellulosae ◽  
Skeletal Muscle Involvement

Cysticercosis is considered a common healthcare problem, especially in developing countries. The invasion of muscle by the larval stage of the pork tapeworm, Taenia solium (i.e., Cysticercus cellulosae) usually occurs in association with CNS cysts, concurrent muscle cysts, or both. Isolated skeletal muscle involvement is rare and presents with nonspecific symptoms resulting in a diagnostic dilemma for the treating physician. We report a 20-year-old female with isolated cysticercosis of right sternocleidomastoid muscle presenting as a right neck swelling and mild pain for 4 months, whose diagnosis was established by ultrasonography (USG) and computed tomogram (CT) scan. She was managed conservatively with oral albendazole therapy for four weeks resulting in complete resolution.

Central Nerve System Impairment, AMA Guides, Sixth Edition: An Overview

2018 ◽  
Vol 23 (1) ◽  
pp. 10-13
Author(s):  
James B. Talmage ◽  
Jay Blaisdell
Keyword(s):  
Spinal Cord ◽  
Central Nervous System ◽  
Nervous System ◽  
Neurological Impairment ◽  
Sixth Edition ◽  
Central Nerve System ◽  
The Central Nervous System ◽  
The One ◽  
Nerve System ◽  
The Brain

Abstract Injuries that affect the central nervous system (CNS) can be catastrophic because they involve the brain or spinal cord, and determining the underlying clinical cause of impairment is essential in using the AMA Guides to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment (AMA Guides), in part because the AMA Guides addresses neurological impairment in several chapters. Unlike the musculoskeletal chapters, Chapter 13, The Central and Peripheral Nervous System, does not use grades, grade modifiers, and a net adjustment formula; rather the chapter uses an approach that is similar to that in prior editions of the AMA Guides. The following steps can be used to perform a CNS rating: 1) evaluate all four major categories of cerebral impairment, and choose the one that is most severe; 2) rate the single most severe cerebral impairment of the four major categories; 3) rate all other impairments that are due to neurogenic problems; and 4) combine the rating of the single most severe category of cerebral impairment with the ratings of all other impairments. Because some neurological dysfunctions are rated elsewhere in the AMA Guides, Sixth Edition, the evaluator may consult Table 13-1 to verify the appropriate chapter to use.

Immunohistochemistry Particularities of Retroperitoneal Tumors

2018 ◽  
Vol 69 (7) ◽  
pp. 1813-1816 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ovidiu Gabriel Bratu ◽  
Radu Dragos Marcu ◽  
Bogdan Socea ◽  
Tiberiu Paul Neagu ◽  
Camelia Cristina Diaconu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Presentation ◽  
Histopathological Examination ◽  
Good Reason ◽  
Definitive Diagnosis ◽  
Histological Type ◽  
Not Given ◽  
Medical Specialties ◽  
Retroperitoneal Tumors ◽  
Extreme Variability ◽  
The One

Retroperitoneal space is called sometimes no man�s land�and for a good reason: this is disputed anatomical territory for many surgical and medical specialties. Their wide histological diversity and unspecific clinical presentation make them a challenge for the surgeon. In order to improve their detection immunohistochemistry seems to show promising results. Methods of detection have evolved over time to identify as much as possible the histological type of tumor. Because of this extreme variability immunohistochemistry through its various markers is the one that often sets the definitive diagnosis, the simple histopathological examination being insufficient. This paper aims to highlight the main markers used in retroperitoneal tumors. As it can be seen there is a huge histologic areal for these tumors. Some have proven some of them still not. Given the fact that there is a tendency toward personalized therapy it is imperative to identify the histological type of tumor as soon as possible.

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