Cervical sparganosis: case reports with focus on radiological findings

Kim, H J; Lee, B J; Lee, J C; Yeo, Chang Ki

doi:10.1017/s0022215112000540

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“…The characteristic radiologic finding of sparganosis is a tubular appearance. This has been established in previous reports on mammography, US, CT, and MR imaging ( 4 5 6 ). Such a finding is produced by the empty tract and wall of a foreign body reaction ( 7 ).…”

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Apparent Sparganosis Presenting as a Palpable Neck Mass: A Case Report and Review of Literature

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2020

J Korean Soc Radiol

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Sparganosis is an uncommon human parasitic infection caused by plerocercoid cysts of the genus Spirometra. Sparganosis of the neck is a rare condition, thus making it difficult to diagnose. It is often initially misdiagnosed as a lymphadenopathy or a soft tissue tumor. Herein, we describe a rare case of apparent sparganosis presenting as a palpable mass in the left neck of a 53-year-old female patient. Imaging studies played a key role in the diagnosis. In this case report, we emphasize that sparganosis should be considered in the differential diagnosis of a palpable superficial mass. We also stress the importance of meticulous radiological review in the context of appropriate clinical suspicion.

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“…The most common location of sparganosis is the subcutaneous tissue ( 3 ). However, neck or breast involvement is a rare condition ( 3 4 ). Although clinical manifestation of sparganosis is variable, the most frequent clinical feature is a painless or painful subcutaneous nodule.…”

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Apparent Sparganosis Presenting as a Palpable Neck Mass: A Case Report and Review of Literature

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2020

J Korean Soc Radiol

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Clinical Manifestation of a Patient With Forehead Sparganosis

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Journal of Craniofacial Surgery

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Human sparganosis is a parasite infection caused by the larva of a tapeworm of the genus Spirometra. Ocular, central nervous system, auricular, pulmonary, intraosseous, intraperitoneal, and subcutaneous manifestations of this infection in the neck or inguinal region have been described.The authors report the rare occurrence of cutaneous forehead sparganosis of a 19-year-old male who presented with a soft subcutaneous mass in the forehead, along with a related literature review.

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Cervical sparganosis: case reports with focus on radiological findings

Abstract: Radiologically, a migratory cervical mass in the head and neck area with a tubular appearance is suggestive of cervical sparganosis.

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Apparent Sparganosis Presenting as a Palpable Neck Mass: A Case Report and Review of Literature

Apparent Sparganosis Presenting as a Palpable Neck Mass: A Case Report and Review of Literature

Clinical Manifestation of a Patient With Forehead Sparganosis

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