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Case report: Lower extremity sparganosis in a bursa
1Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Seoul St Mary's Hospital, Seoul, Korea.
Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research
|April 27, 2011
Summary
Sparganosis, a rare parasitic infection, can manifest as a soft tissue tumor. This case highlights lower extremity sparganosis with bursitis, a previously unreported combination.
Area of Science:
- Parasitology
- Infectious Diseases
- Medical Case Reports
Background:
- Sparganosis is a rare parasitic infection caused by Spirometra tapeworm larvae.
- It is typically associated with consumption of contaminated water or undercooked meat from intermediate hosts like snakes or frogs.
Observation:
- A 67-year-old male presented with a mass on the anteromedial surface of his proximal tibia.
- Surgical excision revealed a bursa containing Spirometra larvae.
Findings:
- This is the first reported case of lower extremity sparganosis presenting as bursitis.
- No similar cases of sparganosis combined with bursitis in the lower extremity were found in the literature.
Implications:
- Sparganosis should be considered in the differential diagnosis of soft tissue masses, particularly in endemic areas or among individuals with relevant exposure history.
- Early diagnosis and surgical intervention are crucial for managing this rare parasitic infection.
