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Mala Sagar1, Shalini Rawat1, Anurag Singh1
1Department of Pathology, King George Medical University, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India.
Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology : JOMFP
|April 21, 2023
Summary
Oral cysticercosis, caused by Taenia solium larvae, is a rare parasitic infection. This case report details a unique instance of asymptomatic oral cysticercosis diagnosed via histopathology after surgical removal of a buccal lesion.
Area of Science:
- Medical Parasitology
- Oral Pathology
- Infectious Diseases
Background:
- Cysticercosis is a human parasitic infection caused by Taenia solium larvae.
- While common in impoverished regions, cysticercosis rarely manifests in the oral cavity.
- Oral cysticercosis presents diagnostic challenges due to its rarity.
