Scapular swelling: “subcutaneous cysticercosis unveiled”—a case report
Subcutaneous cysticercosis is an unusual presentation of Taenia solium infestation that requires a high index of suspicion for accurate diagnosis. This case report emphasizes the importance of considering parasitic infections in the differential diagnosis of subcutaneous nodules. Early diagnosis and appropriate management are crucial for preventing complications and improving patient outcomes.
Authors
- R Ananthakrishnan
- Ramakant
- Chrisinder Kaur
- Bharat Singh Sambyal
- Prabhat Chauhan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5876-9232)
- Barundeep Singh
Institutions
- INHS Asvini (IN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Medical Case Reports
- Published
- 2024-12-24
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s13256-024-04992-4
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Parasitic infections in humans and animals
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.85