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ArticleCureus2024

Isolated Myocysticercosis of Pectoralis Major: A Rare Case.

Pramatheshwara S Aradhya, Kaushik Shet, Om Prakash, Dilpreet Singh Dhillon, Jatin Chavda

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Article in Cureus, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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5 · Who and what money

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5 authors.

Pramatheshwara S AradhyaGeneral Surgery, Vardhman Mahavir Medical College and Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi, IND.
Kaushik ShetGeneral Surgery, Vardhman Mahavir Medical College and Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi, IND.
Om PrakashGeneral Surgery, Vardhman Mahavir Medical College and Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi, IND.
Dilpreet Singh DhillonGeneral Surgery, Vardhman Mahavir Medical College and Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi, IND.
Jatin ChavdaGeneral Surgery, Vardhman Mahavir Medical College and Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi, IND.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Isolated myocysticercosis is a neglected tropical disease and a rare diagnosis, with only a handful of cases being reported in the literature. It is highlighted that recently, it has not only been limited to endemic regions but also persists globally due to widespread migration from endemic regions. We present a case of isolated myocysticercosis of the right pectoralis major without neurological involvement in a non-pork-eater. High-resolution ultrasonography is an effective method of diagnosis. Anti-helmintic drugs are effective treatment options; if not responding, surgical excision is the management of choice. Ultrasound-guided excision is a better treatment modality to prevent complications.

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case reportcysticercosisisolated cysticercosisisolated myocysticercosismyocysticerosispectoralis majortaenia solium

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PMID38559522
PMCPMC10981838

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