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Gunjan Dube1, Anukool Choube1, Neeraj Sachdeva1
1Dube Surgical and Dental Hospital, Ghamapur, Jabalpur, 482003 India.
Journal of Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery
|April 19, 2019
Summary
Cysticercosis, a pork tapeworm infection, rarely affects the oral cavity. This case highlights a unique buccinator muscle lesion, posing diagnostic challenges.
Area of Science:
- Parasitology
- Infectious Diseases
- Medical Case Reports
Background:
- Cysticercosis is caused by Taenia solium larvae, endemic in developing nations with poor sanitation.
- Typically, lesions occur in subcutaneous tissues, brain, and skeletal muscles.
- The oral cavity is an unusual site for cysticercosis, presenting diagnostic difficulties.
Observation:
- A rare case of isolated oral cysticercosis is presented.
- The lesion involved the buccinator muscle.
- Diagnosis was challenging due to the atypical location.
Findings:
- The case involved cysticercosis of the buccinator muscle.
- This represents a rare manifestation of Taenia solium infection.
- The oral lesion presented diagnostic challenges.
Implications:
- This case expands the known clinical spectrum of cysticercosis.
- Highlights the importance of considering parasitic infections in oral lesions.
- Emphasizes the need for increased awareness among clinicians regarding rare presentations.
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