Masseteric cysticercosis: an uncommon appearance diagnosed on ultrasound
RSBO (Impr.)
;
11(1): 83-87, Jan.-Mar. 2014. ilus
Article
in English
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| ID: lil-718011
ABSTRACT
Introduction: Cysticercosis occurs when man is infested by the larvae of Taenia solium. Cysticercosis involving the maxillofacial region is not only an uncommon event, but also represents a difficulty in clinical diagnosis. Objective: The present manuscript highlights masseteric cysticercosis as a differential diagnosis of chronic maxillofacial swellings and the role of high resolution sonography as an important noninvasive and non-ionizing imaging modality. Case report: We present a case of masseteric cysticercosis in an eight year old Indian boy, its clinical features, the imaging modalities required and adequate management of the case. Conclusion: Cysticercosis should always be a part of the differential diagnosis of maxillofacial swellings. A thorough case history, clinical examination, proper investigations and conservative treatment forms the mainstay for management of affected patients.
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Type of study:
Diagnostic study
Language:
English
Journal:
RSBO (Impr.)
Journal subject:
Dentistry
Year:
2014
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
India
Institution/Affiliation country:
Dental College, Hospital and Research Institute/IN
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