Cysticercosis of the Neck Masquerading as Submandibular Swelling

Indian J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2024 Feb;76(1):1095-1097. doi: 10.1007/s12070-023-04134-0. Epub 2023 Aug 19.

Abstract

Cysticercus cellulosae is the larval form of Taenia solium. The disease is transmitted by faecoral route by consumption of eggs from contaminated food. Sonography & CT neck-well-defined, cystic lesion with hyperechoic area suggestive of a scolex. FNAC revealed non human like cells, fibrillation stroma, inflammatory cells. Treatment includes antiparasitic therapy, steroids.

Keywords: Cysticercus neck swelling; Extra neural cysticercosis; Intramuscular cysticerci; Scolex.