Lumpy Skin Disease: An Insight to Epilepsy

Kamoji, Sushruth; Malipatil, Pooja Devi; Patil, Malteshgouda N.

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“…Cysticercosis usually occurs as a result of consumption of food or water contaminated by human faeces containing Taenia solium eggs. Humans are the only definitive host in the lifecycle of Taenia solium ( Figure 4 ) (Step 1) [ 9 , 12 , 13 ]. Humans can become infected by consuming gravid proglottids either through feco-oral route or by autoinfection (Step 2) [ 2 , 14 , 15 ].…”

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A Classic Case of Subcutaneous Cysticercosis: A Rare Case with Sonological Findings and Review of Literature

Amogh

et al. 2016

Pol J Radiol

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SummaryBackgroundCysticercosis is a parasitic infection caused by the larval stages of the pork tapeworm, Taenia solium. The subcutaneous form of the disease is a relatively rare clinical entity. Despite its rarity, it is imperative for a radiologist to be aware of this subcutaneous form of the disease and its various radiological patterns while evaluating any subcutaneous swelling. In this paper, we aimed to describe a typical case of ‘subcutaneous cysticercosis involving the left anterior chest wall’ with high resolution ultrasound findings. We also discussed the role of other imaging modalities in a case of subcutaneous cysticercosis. To the best of our knowledge, our case is only the second documented case report of sonological evaluation of subcutaneous cysticercosis involving the left anterior chest wall and the first case with high resolution ultrasound images of the lesion.Case ReportAn 11-year-old male presented with a painless, subcutaneous swelling over the left anterior chest wall for the last 2 months. High resolution ultrasound showed a well-defined, thin-walled, cystic lesion with an eccentric, echogenic focus in the subcutaneous plane. On change of the posture of the patient, this focus showed mobility. The hypoechoic area surrounding this cyst showed significant exudative fluid collection with diffuse, floating echoes and thin, incomplete internal septations. The adjacent soft tissues were thickened and irregular, suggestive of edema. This was followed by an excision biopsy. Histopathological examination revealed cysticercus cellulose parasite with an extensive mixed inflammatory cell infiltrate in the surrounding tissue. The patient was also administered oral antihelminthic therapy. Repeat ultrasound examination at the end of this management regimen showed complete healing with no e/o any remnant or recurrent cystic lesion, abscess or edema in the subcutaneous plane.ConclusionsSubcutaneous cysticercosis is a relatively rare form of cysticercosis but should always be born in mind during the evaluation of subcutaneous swellings. High resolution ultrasound is a valuable, safe, nonionizing, cost-effective, widely-available, and easily-reproducible imaging tool for diagnosis of subcutaneous cysticercosis. There is a wide spectrum of ultrasound patterns of subcutaneous cysticercosis. In classic cases with a cyst containing a scolex within and with a surrounding abscess, high resolution ultrasound should always be the primary mode of diagnosis, thus avoiding unnecessary fine needle aspiration cytologies.

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“…Cysticercosis is commonly seen in the brain and eyes, which together constitute 86% of these cases [ 12 , 16 , 17 ]. The remainder is mainly located in the muscles, heart, lungs, peritoneum and breast [ 3 , 7 , 8 , 18 , 19 ].…”

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A Classic Case of Subcutaneous Cysticercosis: A Rare Case with Sonological Findings and Review of Literature

Amogh

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Pol J Radiol

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“…Human cysticercosis is caused by infestation with larvae of pork tapeworm Taenia solium through feco-oral route and is endemic in India. 3 In one study done in Indian population 33.3% vegetarians developed cysticercosis infection. 4 The most probable cause for this is ingestion of food and water contaminated by fecal matter containing eggs of cysticercosis, when they have not been washed properly.…”

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“…Skeletal muscles of extremities are involved and less frequently there is involvement of the subcutaneous plane. 3 Isolated soft tissue cysticercosis without central nervous system involvement is extremely rare. 4 A literature search revealed paucity of data on soft tissue cysticercosis in the pediatric age group.…”

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Isolated Cysticercosis of the Abdominal Wall-A Case Report of a Rare Site of Occurrence

Nath¹

2019

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Pediatric population is the most susceptible age for parasitic infestation and is common in the developing nations where cleanliness and hygiene are an issue and overpopulation and overcrowding are rampantly present. The incidence of cysticercosis is high in India though the exact figures are not known. Human cysticercosis is caused by infestation with larvae of pork tapeworm Taenia solium and is endemic in India. Ingestion of raw or under cooked meat/ pork containing the cysticercosis which spreads through feco-oral route. We present a case of a 6-year-old boy who presented with an upper abdominal wall mass without any other systemic complaints. Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology (FNAC) of the patient was performed and was reported as suspicious for parasitic infestation most likely cysticercosis and was advised excision biopsy. Surgery was performed followed by histopathological examination. A diagnosis of cysticercosis in the histopathology was given. This case highlights the presence of isolated cysticercosis occurring in the abdominal wall which is a rare presentation of the disease.

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Lumpy Skin Disease: An Insight to Epilepsy

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A Classic Case of Subcutaneous Cysticercosis: A Rare Case with Sonological Findings and Review of Literature

A Classic Case of Subcutaneous Cysticercosis: A Rare Case with Sonological Findings and Review of Literature

Isolated Cysticercosis of the Abdominal Wall-A Case Report of a Rare Site of Occurrence

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