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Audrey R Rumhumha1, Suraya Arbee1, Mapule P Mlawuli1
1Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa.
Abstract:
A rare case of widespread disseminated cysticercosis was identified in a 32-year-old female patient from the Eastern Cape province, South Africa. Initially, she displayed generalised nonspecific symptoms, leading to a misinterpretation of disseminated tuberculosis (TB). However, further radiological, haematological and pathological investigations revealed extensive dissemination of cysticercosis.
Contribution:
Disseminated cysticercosis (DC) is a rare condition that can mimic symptoms of other diseases, including tuberculosis, highlighting the importance of considering it in endemic areas.
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