Generalized muscular pseudohypertrophy in cysticercosis

Js, Chopra; Nand, N; Jain, Kunoor; Mittal, Rita; Abrol, L.

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“…At times, heavy dissemination of larvae in muscles gives an appearance similar to that seen in pseudo-muscular hypertrophy, which in extreme cases imparts a characteristic “Herculean appearance.” [17] This phenomenon has been described in many earlier descriptions of disseminated cysticercosis. For example, Priest, in 1926, described it as follows “Nearly all muscles are enlarged, especially those of the shoulder girdles, and on contraction the affected muscles present a nodular appearance.…”

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Disseminated cysticercosis

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Disseminated cysticercosis

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“…[3][4][5] Our patient had the rare pseudohypertrophy type. The pathogenesis of pseudohypertrophy is not yet clear.…”

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“…The theory is that the enormous number of cysticerci within the muscles leads to an increase in the size of the muscles; however, the muscle fibers themselves are quite weak because of the impaired intramuscular circulation. 5 described. 9 Four different sonographic appearances of muscular cysticercosis have been described.…”

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Primary Sonographic Diagnosis of Disseminated Muscular Cysticercosis

Asrani

Morani

2004

Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine

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case of disseminated cysticercosis involving the muscular system and subcutaneous tissues is reported here. To our knowledge, the imaging findings of disseminated muscular cysticercosis have not been reported before. In this case, the correct diagnosis was made on the basis of high-resolution sonography of the subcutaneous tissue and muscles. It showed multiple oval to circular, predominantly anechoic lesions, which were around 1 cm in diameter. Most of these cystic lesions showed a hyperechoic focus within suggestive of a scolex. There was no increased vascularity surrounding the lesions on color Doppler examination. Thus, sonography can primarily make the correct diagnosis of disseminated muscular cysticercosis if such lesions are seen.Received March 22, 2004, Case ReportA 5-year-old girl had subcutaneous swellings all over her body. The swellings were each between 0.5 and 2 cm in size. There were only 1 or 2 to start with on the back of the neck, and then they gradually increased to involve the chest, head, neck, arms, and legs in 2 to 3 months (Figure 1). These swellings were accompanied by onset of abnormal behavior in the form of irritability, talkativeness, disobeying commands, and bladder incontinence (secondary enuresis). Also, there was abnormal weight gain of 10 kg. The patient also had decreased vision for 1 month. Dietary habits of the patient included pork and other meat. Examination revealed multiple subcutaneous nodules between 0.5 and 2 cm in size over the forehead, abdomen, back, and legs. She weighed 29 kg (19 kg 1 month previously). Her vision was 6/30 according to the Snellen chart.

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“…8,9 Three distinct types of clinical manifestations of cysticercosis in muscles have been described: N the myalgic type; N the mass-like pseudotumour, or abscess type; N the rare pseudohypertrophic type. [10][11][12] During the death of larvae, fluid can leak from the cyst causing an acute inflammatory reaction, associated with localized pain Correspondence: Manav Inderparkash Bhalla, Vivekanand Imaging Centre, First Floor Vivekanand Building, Opposite Raipur Gate, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India. namratamanav@hotmail.com and myalgia.…”

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Ultrasound of a Cysticercal Cyst in the Brachialis Muscle

Bhalla

Mehta

2009

Ultrasound

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Cysticercosis is a parasitic disease, which is common in developing countries and in the immigrant populations of developed countries. It most commonly presents as neurocysticercosis, but rarely involves the muscles, where it may mimic a tumour. On ultrasound, the intramuscular form is seen as a well-defined, elliptical cystic lesion with an eccentric hyperechoic area within it. Surrounding inflammation may be seen within the muscle. Lesions with similar ultrasound characteristics observed within the muscle should raise a suspicion of cysticercosis in patients that may have been exposed to this parasite.

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Generalized muscular pseudohypertrophy in cysticercosis

Abstract: Summary:A 32 year old male Hindu, presenting with generalized muscular hypertrophy (Veritable Hercules), together with subcutaneous nodules and epilepsy, due to cysticercosis is described.

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Disseminated cysticercosis

Disseminated cysticercosis

Primary Sonographic Diagnosis of Disseminated Muscular Cysticercosis

Ultrasound of a Cysticercal Cyst in the Brachialis Muscle

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