Subcutaneous nodules of cysticercosis as a sign of asymptomatic neurocysticercosis in an HIV positive patient

Agaba, Elisah; Modi, Deepak; Gündüz, Özge; Modi, Zateen

doi:10.1590/0037-8682-0178-2018

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“…Asymptomatic cutaneous lesions without any other overt systemic manifestations have been reported in very few cases [ Table 1 ]. [ 6 7 8 9 10 ] In this case,concomitant oral involvement was also present.…”

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Disseminated cysticercosis masquerading as mucocutaneous nodules

Adil

Ratnika

Amin

et al. 2022

Indian Dermatol Online J

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Cysticercus cellulosae is the larval form of the pork tapeworm, Taenia solium . It can be transmitted to humans through food and water contaminated with eggs. The cysticerci formed are spread through the intestinal wall and are carried by the blood stream to muscles, brain, and subcutaneous tissues, leading to clinical manifestations. Rarely, disseminated cysticercosis is observed. We present a case of an asymptomatic disseminated cysticercosis in a 55-year-old man who presented with multiple subcutaneous nodules over the body for 1 year. A nodule was also present over the dorsum of the tongue. No systemic symptoms were associated. The diagnosis was made based on histopathology which revealed cystic lesions with larvae. Ultrasonography showed a cystic cavity with a scolex. On further investigations, involvement of the brain and thyroid gland were revealed. A high index of suspicion with appropriate investigations is required in such cases in endemic areas. Also, this raises the importance of thorough investigations, which should be performed to rule out disseminated disease even in the absence of systemic symptoms.

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Disseminated cysticercosis masquerading as mucocutaneous nodules

Adil

Ratnika

Amin

et al. 2022

Indian Dermatol Online J

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“…The invaginated scolex and hooks may be identified. 16 Paragonimiasis is caused by parasites of the genus Paragonimus. P. westermani, the most common species, is distributed mainly in East Asia, including China.…”

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Four Case Reports of Cutaneous Sparganosis From Peruvian Amazon

Álvarez

Melgarejo

Beltran

et al. 2022

The American Journal of Dermatopathology

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“…Intramuscular cysts often calcify and can thus be detected by radiographic examination. Cutaneous cysticerci do not carry any risks to the patient's health, but they are often a pointer to the involvement of internal organs, like the brain, but can also be an isolated finding [5].…”

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“…Common cerebrospinal fluid findings are low glucose, elevated protein, and eosinophilic pleocytosis. Neurocysticercosis can be asymptomatic in up to 50% of patients if there is a lack of host inflammatory response as seen in immunocompromised patients [5]. Neurocysticercosis is diagnosed based on the distinctive appearance of CT scans, namely, cystic structures with centralized calcifications.…”

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Role of Point-of-Care Ultrasound in Diagnosing Cysticercosis

Mahalingam¹,

Gunaseelan²,

Karn³

et al. 2021

Cureus

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Soft-tissue swelling is common in clinical practice and few common causes are lipoma, sebaceous cyst, abscess, etc. Though rare, myocutaneous cysticercosis can also be a differential. Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) can help diagnose myocutaneous cysticercosis, which can predict neurocysticercosis among patients presenting with headaches and seizures. Myocutaneous cysticercosis is often seen as a cystic lesion with eccentric hyperechoic foci (scolex) in ultrasound. Here, we describe a case of multiple swellings in the neck and forearm associated with headache, which turned out to be myocutaneous cysticercosis and neurocysticercosis, diagnosed with the help of ultrasound.

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Subcutaneous nodules of cysticercosis as a sign of asymptomatic neurocysticercosis in an HIV positive patient

Cited by 10 publications

References 8 publications

Disseminated cysticercosis masquerading as mucocutaneous nodules

Disseminated cysticercosis masquerading as mucocutaneous nodules

Four Case Reports of Cutaneous Sparganosis From Peruvian Amazon

Role of Point-of-Care Ultrasound in Diagnosing Cysticercosis

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