[Cysticercosis: a case report]

Hua Xi Kou Qiang Yi Xue Za Zhi. 2011 Jun;29(3):330-1.
[Article in Chinese]

Abstract

Cysticercosis is a kind of diseases caused by pork tapeworm parasite on the human tissue. It is more common in brain, subcutaneous tissue, muscle and eyes. One case of lingual cysticercosis was reported here and the pathogenesis, clinical manifestation, diagnosis and treatment of lingual cysticercosis were discussed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Cysticercosis*
  • Humans
  • Meat*
  • Swine
  • Tongue