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Oral cysticercosis: a case report.
Sujit Mahajan1, Poonam Agrawal, Abhay Datarkar
1Dept. of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Sharad Pawar Dental College, Wardha, India ; Dept. of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Sharad Pawar Dental College Sawangi (Meghe), Maharashtra, 442002 India.
Journal of Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery
|November 10, 2012
Summary
Oral cysticercosis, a rare parasitic infection, can present as facial swelling. This case report details a 19-year-old female diagnosed with cysticercosis via Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology (FNAC).
Area of Science:
- Medical Parasitology
- Oral Pathology
- Diagnostic Cytology
Background:
- Cysticercosis is a prevalent parasitic disease in developing nations.
- Oral manifestations of cysticercosis are infrequently documented in medical literature.
- Early and accurate diagnosis is crucial for effective management.
Purpose of the Study:
- To report a rare case of oral cysticercosis presenting as a cheek swelling.
- To highlight the diagnostic utility of Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology (FNAC) in such cases.
- To contribute to the understanding of cysticercosis's varied clinical presentations.
Main Methods:
- Case presentation of a 19-year-old female patient.
- Clinical examination revealing a left cheek swelling.
- Diagnostic confirmation using Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology (FNAC).
Main Results:
- The patient presented with a localized swelling in the left cheek.
- Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology (FNAC) confirmed the presence of cysticercosis.
- Microscopic examination identified the parasitic infestation.
Conclusions:
- Oral cysticercosis, though rare, should be considered in the differential diagnosis of oral swellings.
- FNAC is an effective and minimally invasive method for diagnosing oral cysticercosis.
- This case underscores the importance of considering parasitic infections in endemic regions.
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