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Andreia Póvoa1, Pedro Vieira1, André Silva2
1Serviço de Medicina Interna - Hospital Sousa Martins, ULS Guarda, Portugal.
European Journal of Case Reports in Internal Medicine
|April 19, 2021
Summary
This case report details a rare instance of widespread cysticercosis, a parasitic infection caused by Taenia solium larvae. The findings highlight the importance of considering this disease, even in non-endemic areas, especially in elderly patients.
Area of Science:
- Parasitology
- Infectious Diseases
- Radiology
Background:
- Cysticercosis, caused by *Taenia solium* larvae, is prevalent in developing countries with poor sanitation.
- It is a parasitic infection characterized by larval cysts, often presenting with neurological or muscular symptoms.
Purpose of the Study:
- To report a rare case of extensive disseminated cysticercosis in an elderly patient.
- To highlight the radiographic findings suggestive of cysticercosis.
Main Methods:
- Case report of a 98-year-old female presenting after a fall.
- Radiographic examination (X-ray) to identify calcifications.
- Comprehensive review of patient's medical history and imaging findings.
Main Results:
- X-ray revealed numerous 'rice grain' calcifications, characteristic of cysticercosis.
- Calcifications were predominantly oriented along muscle fibers.
- Imaging confirmed involvement in the pelvis, chest, and lower limbs, indicating disseminated disease.
Conclusions:
- Cysticercosis is a potentially eradicable parasitic disease transmitted via the orofaecal route.
- While rare in developed nations, it can occur due to migration or travel from endemic regions.
- This case underscores the importance of recognizing cysticercosis in diverse patient populations and geographical settings.
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