2014
DOI: 10.7243/2055-7000-1-3
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A rare case of isolated cysticercosis of the biceps brachii muscle: a diagnostic dilemma

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“…As it can't grow further, it remains dormant and undiagnosed forever and doesn't require any treatment. However, if it partially or completely ruptures (mostly due to some trauma), it mounts inflammatory response and leads to diagnosis and requires therapy [3]. The cysticercosis mass can be incidentally detected and get confused with tumour as these masses may be FDG avid [4].…”
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“…As it can't grow further, it remains dormant and undiagnosed forever and doesn't require any treatment. However, if it partially or completely ruptures (mostly due to some trauma), it mounts inflammatory response and leads to diagnosis and requires therapy [3]. The cysticercosis mass can be incidentally detected and get confused with tumour as these masses may be FDG avid [4].…”
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confidence: 99%