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Journal of Medical Case Reports
Published in: Journal of Medical Case Reports 1/2008

Open Access 01-12-2008 | Case report

Disseminated cysticercosis: a case report and review of the literature

Authors: Ashish Bhalla, Ashwani Sood, Atul Sachdev, Vandna Varma

Published in: Journal of Medical Case Reports | Issue 1/2008

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Abstract

Introduction

Cysticercosis is a common tropical disease. One of the uncommon manifestations of cysticercosis is its disseminated form.

Case presentation

We report an immunocompetent patient with disseminated cysticercosis, who had involvement of the brain, subcutaneous tissues, skeletal muscles, right orbit and thyroid gland. In addition, this patient developed a serum sickness which responded to therapy.

Conclusion

Wide spread dissemination is a rare complication of cysticercosis. A planned approach to therapy is required.
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Metadata
Title
Disseminated cysticercosis: a case report and review of the literature
Authors
Ashish Bhalla
Ashwani Sood
Atul Sachdev
Vandna Varma
Publication date
01-12-2008
Publisher
BioMed Central
Published in
Journal of Medical Case Reports / Issue 1/2008
Electronic ISSN: 1752-1947
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/1752-1947-2-137

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