scholarly journals Taenia solium in the Anterior Chamber: Surgical Management of a Rare Case of Live Free-Floating Parasite

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-5
Author(s):  
Amrit Banstola ◽  
Sweta Singh ◽  
Sarita Maharjan ◽  
Gyanendra Lamichhane ◽  
Anadi Khatri
Keyword(s):  
Anterior Chamber ◽  
Surgical Management ◽  
Rare Case ◽  
Taenia Solium ◽  
Parasitic Infestation ◽  
Larval Form ◽  
Successful Management ◽  
First Case ◽  
Cysticercus Cellulosae ◽  
Ocular Cysticercosis

Ocular cysticercosis is a preventable cause of blindness. It is a parasitic infestation caused by Cysticercus cellulosae—which is the larval form of Taenia solium. In 1829, Soemmering reported the first case of a live anterior chamber cysticercosis. In the following, we report a rare case of a 13-year-old male who presented with a live adult Taenia solium in the anterior chamber without any systemic features and its successful management.

scholarly journals Multiple Parenchymal Neurocysticercosis: A Case Report

2012 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 44-45 ◽  
Author(s):  
I KC ◽  
KJ Rana ◽  
R Joshi ◽  
A Mandal ◽  
S Bhhatarai
Keyword(s):  
Rare Case ◽  
Taenia Solium ◽  
Parasitic Infection ◽  
Brain Parenchyma ◽  
Larval Form ◽  
Cns Involvement ◽  
Huge Number ◽  
Adult Tapeworm ◽  
The Brain ◽  
Multiple Cysts

Cysticercosis is a parasitic infection with CNS involvement in 60-90% of infested patients. The larval form of pork intestinal tapeworm (Taenia solium) is responsible for cysticercosis. Humans are the definitive hosts and usually harbor the adult tapeworm in small intestine as an asymptomatic infestation. Neurocysticercosis most commonly affects the brain parenchyma. Solitary and multiple cysts in brain parencyma is common but we came across a 24 year old lady patient with huge number of cysts which is relatively rare. The aim of this article is to report the rare case. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/mjsbh.v10i1.6450 Medical Journal of Shree Birendra Hospital Jan-June 2011 10(1) 44-45

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 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.

scholarly journals Orbital Cysticercosis – masquerading as preseptal cellulitis with ptosis

2016 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 206-208 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amit Raj ◽  
Sudesh Kumar Arya ◽  
Pratik Topiwala ◽  
Panchmi Gupta ◽  
Sunandan Sood
Keyword(s):  
Taenia Solium ◽  
Parasitic Infection ◽  
Ocular Motility ◽  
Larval Form ◽  
Low Socioeconomic ◽  
Preseptal Cellulitis ◽  
Cysticercus Cellulosae ◽  
History Of ◽  
Subcutaneous Tissues ◽  
Upper Lid

We are sharing a case of orbital cysticercosis,which presented to us initially with simple ptosis and later on with upper lid inflammation and restricted ocular motility in upgaze. Human cysticercosis, a parasitic infection caused by Cysticercus cellulosae, the larval form of the cestode, Taenia solium, is a benign infection of the subcutaneous tissues, inter-muscular fascia, muscles and other organs. Though it exists worldwide, it is more prevalent in the developing countries of Latin America, Asia and Africa, especially in areas where under-cooked pork is consumed regularly (Pushker et al, 2001). However, 5 year study of 33 cases of Ocular/Adnexal cysticercosis showed seventy percent of patients were of low socioeconomic group and 70% were strictly vegetarians (Atul et al, 1995). The clinical manifestation of orbital cysticercosis is entirely different from neuro-cysticercosis or cysticercosis of other parts of body. Diagnosis of cysticercosis is mainly based on highly specific radiological signs and history of exposure in endemic areas. 

scholarly journals A rare case report of solitary intramuscular cysticercosis of right forearm involving the extensor muscle group

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (4) ◽  
pp. 1595
Author(s):  
Vinod Kumar ◽  
Mushir Reyaz ◽  
Shankar Kumar Gupta ◽  
Pawan Kumar
Keyword(s):  
Central Nervous System ◽  
Nervous System ◽  
Rare Case ◽  
Taenia Solium ◽  
Muscle Group ◽  
Larval Form ◽  
Diagnostic Challenge ◽  
Extensor Muscles ◽  
Rare Case Report ◽  
The Central Nervous System

Cysticercosis is an infection with the larval form of the Taenia solium that commonly involves the central nervous system. Isolated muscular involvement is rare with only a handful of cases reported in the literature. We present a case of isolated cysticercosis of the extensor muscles of the forearm that presented a diagnostic challenge. High resolution ultrasound of the forearm helped in the diagnosis and the patient was managed successfully on anti-helminths and anti-inflammatory medications.

Otophyma: a case report

2007 ◽  
Vol 122 (5) ◽  
pp. 524-526 ◽  
Author(s):  
K Daniels ◽  
K Haddow
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Rare Case ◽  
English Language ◽  
Rare Condition ◽  
Successful Management ◽  
English Language Literature ◽  
First Case ◽  
End Stage ◽  
Slow Growing ◽  
Language Literature

AbstractObjective:We report a rare case of otophyma.Method:A case report of otophyma and a review of the current literature concerning otophyma and the more common rhinophyma, are presented.Results:A 46-year-old male presented with slow growing fleshy growths on both auricles which were excised. A diagnosis of otophyma was made. Although rosacea is more common, otophyma and other ‘phymas’ are thought to be the end stage of the rosacea spectrum of skin disease. However, unlike rhinophyma, otophyma is rarely seen and as a result there is little in the English language literature regarding it. Consequently, the management of otophyma is largely based on previous experiences with rhinophyma.Conclusion:To our knowledge this is the first case report of otophyma in the otolaryngology literature and only the second described in the English language literature. This case demonstrates the difficulties faced in diagnosing this rare condition and our successful management of this case.

scholarly journals Anterior Segment Findings in Ocular Myocysticercosis in Children: Is it non- specific?

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 141-145
Author(s):  
Prabhakar Singh ◽  
Abhishek Gupta ◽  
Richa Gupta
Keyword(s):  
Anterior Chamber ◽  
Surgical Management ◽  
Medical Therapy ◽  
Medical Management ◽  
Extraocular Muscle ◽  
Pediatric Patients ◽  
Early Stage ◽  
Anterior Segment ◽  
Case Series ◽  
Ocular Cysticercosis

Ocular cysticercosis is a preventable cause of blindness. Medical therapy has been recommended for the retro-orbital and extraocular muscle form. Surgical management is largely done in cases with conjunctival or lid affliction. Though, the medical management is simple; however, the diagnosis is challenging. The anterior segment findings often mimic the more common pathologies and hence often missed at the early stage. This case series of 3 pediatric patients, tries to highlight certain clinical clues which are suggestive of ocular myocysticercosis in children. Literature often recalls anterior segment findings in ocular myocysticercosis as “non- specific and nondiagnostic”. Canthal congestion and contiguous conjunctival congestion extending upto corresponding limbal border in absence of anterior chamber inflammation with other clinical clues are very suggestive of corresponding recti myocysticercosis.

scholarly journals A Rare Case of Aluminum Phosphide Induced Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nafiseh Alizadeh ◽  
Mina Borran ◽  
Behnam Behnoosh ◽  
Mehrnoush Dianatkhah
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura ◽  
Rare Case ◽  
Attempted Suicide ◽  
Patient Evaluation ◽  
Intravascular Hemolysis ◽  
Successful Management ◽  
Aluminum Phosphide ◽  
Thrombocytopenic Purpura ◽  
First Case

Aluminum phosphide (AlP) has remained a chemical cause of completed suicides in some developing countries. ALP toxicity can cause multi-system damage. As far as we know, this is the first case of ALP-induced Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (TTP) and its successful management. A 34-year-old man, who had attempted suicide with ALP was admitted to our hospital. On the 3rd day of admission, the patient developed hematuria, hemolysis, and thrombocytopenia. Based upon available evidence, TTP was diagnosed. Following a complete patient evaluation, ALP was recognized as the probable cause of TTP. Following the treatment using prednisolone and therapeutic plasma exchange, the patient substantially improved. Finally, he was discharged on the 22nd day. Toxin-induced intravascular hemolysis should be considered for patients presenting with ALP toxicity. As reported in this patient, TTP is another manageable consequence of ALP poisoning.

scholarly journals P.116 Orbital lymphaticovenous malformation with intradural extension: a rare case

2018 ◽  
Vol 45 (s2) ◽  
pp. S47-S47
Author(s):  
M Abbass ◽  
MK Tso ◽  
E Weis ◽  
AP Mitha
Keyword(s):  
Surgical Management ◽  
Orbitofrontal Cortex ◽  
Rare Case ◽  
Interdisciplinary Approach ◽  
Vascular Lesions ◽  
Bony Defect ◽  
Vascular Structure ◽  
Orbital Roof ◽  
First Case ◽  
Orbitozygomatic Approach

Orbital lymphaticovenous malformations (LVM) are congenital vascular lesions that are typically infiltrative in nature. There have been reports of orbital LVMs extending intracranially through orbital fissures, but there have been no reports of intradural extension that we are aware of. We present the case of an otherwise healthy 25-year-old female with an orbital LVM extending intradurally. Imaging revealed an intraorbital lesion extending through a bony defect in the medial orbital roof to the orbitofrontal cortex. A modified orbitozygomatic approach was used to obliterate this lesion. A durotomy was created to examine the intradural extension of the lesion, which appeared as a lobulated red vascular structure emanating from the dura along the roof of the orbit. This was gradually and comprehensively bipolar coagulated and subsequently obliterated. Neurosurgical and ophthalmological collaboration was used in the surgical management of this case. In summary, we report the first case of an orbital LVM extending intradurally, and provide pre and post-operative imaging as well as images captured through the intraoperative microscope. Through this case we highlight the importance of an interdisciplinary approach when managing orbital LVMs, as both ophthalmological and neurosurgical expertise were critical in the success of the surgery.

scholarly journals Solitary intramuscular cysticercosis: A rare pseudotumour. A report of two cases

2015 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 42-45
Author(s):  
R P Marasini ◽  
P B Thapa ◽  
P Gautam
Keyword(s):  
Mr Imaging ◽  
Soleus Muscle ◽  
Clinical Presentation ◽  
Biceps Brachii ◽  
Taenia Solium ◽  
Surgical Excision ◽  
Neurological Manifestations ◽  
Larval Form ◽  
Cysticercus Cellulosae

Cysticercosis is a disease caused by cysticercus cellulosae, a larval form of tapeworm, Taenia solium. Solitary muscular involvement is a rare and often presents diagnostic challenges due to unusual clinical presentation. Conventionally these conditions are diagnosed by histopathology or MR imaging and treated by surgical excision followed by antihelminthetic medication. We reported 2 cases of solitary intramuscular cysticercosis (biceps brachii and soleus muscle) without any systemic and neurological manifestations, accurately diagnosed by ultrasonogrphy and successfully treated conservatively with antihelminthetics and steroids.

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