DOI: 10.12890/2021_002430

Disseminated Cysticercosis

Authors

  • Andreia Póvoa Serviço de Medicina Interna - Hospital Sousa Martins, ULS Guarda, Portugal
  • Pedro Vieira Serviço de Medicina Interna - Hospital Sousa Martins, ULS Guarda, Portugal
  • André Silva Serviço de Medicina Intensiva - Hospital Sousa Martins, ULS Guarda, Portugal
  • Iurie Pantazi Serviço de Medicina Interna - Hospital Sousa Martins, ULS Guarda, Portugal
  • João Correia Serviço de Medicina Interna - Hospital Sousa Martins, ULS Guarda, Portugal

andreiapovoa@live.com.pt

Keywords

Cysticercosis, Taenia solium

Abstract

Cysticercosis is a parasitic infection caused by larval cysts of the tapeworm Taenia solium. It is highly prevalent in rural areas of developing countries with poor sanitary conditions. We report a rare case of extensive disseminated cysticercosis in a 98-year-old woman who was brought to the emergency department following a fall. The x-ray revealed numerous ‘rice grain’ calcifications predominantly oriented in the plane of muscle fibres. A broad review revealed pelvic, chest and inferior limb involvement. The findings were consistent with cysticercosis.

 

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Published

2021-03-24

Issue

Vol. 8 No. 3 (2021)

How to Cite

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Póvoa A, Vieira P, Silva A, Pantazi I, Correia J. Disseminated Cysticercosis. EJCRIM [Internet]. 2021 Mar. 24 [cited 2026 Nov. 5];8(3). Available from: https://ejcrim.com/index.php/ejcrim/article/view/2430

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