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Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery

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19-08-2023 | Albendazole | Clinical Report

Cysticercosis of the Neck Masquerading as Submandibular Swelling

Authors: Shruthi Dechamma, Samir Damodar Bhobe

Published in: Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery | Issue 1/2024

Abstract

Cysticercus cellulosae is the larval form of Taenia solium. The disease is transmitted by faecoral route by consumption of eggs from contaminated food. Sonography & CT neck—well-defined, cystic lesion with hyperechoic area suggestive of a scolex. FNAC revealed non human like cells, fibrillation stroma, inflammatory cells. Treatment includes antiparasitic therapy, steroids.

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Title: Cysticercosis of the Neck Masquerading as Submandibular Swelling
Authors: Shruthi Dechamma
Samir Damodar Bhobe
Publication date: 19-08-2023
Publisher: Springer India
Keyword: Albendazole
Published in: Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery / Issue 1/2024
Print ISSN: 2231-3796
Electronic ISSN: 0973-7707
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12070-023-04134-0

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