Masseter Cysticercosis: A Rare Presentation


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Author :

Deepshikha Rathore, Piyush Arora, Sumita Kaswan, Raj Rathore

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1

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4

Abstract :

Cysticercosis is a disease of helminthic origin rarely affecting the humans. Tapeworm may reach humans via infected pork. Disease goes undetected until it evokes a foreign-body type reaction. Radiography and computed tomography helps inprovisionally identifying the disease process. Treatment includes surgical removal of the diseased tissue and supportive antibiotic with corticosteroid therapy.

Keyword :

Cysticercosis, Masseter Muscle, Surgical Enucleation