Myocysticercosis as a cause of hand swelling: A case report

Authors

  • Niraj Ranjit Department of Orthopedics, Manipal Teaching Hospital, Phulbari, Pokhara, Nepal.
  • Pratyenta Raj Onta Department of Orthopedics, Manipal Teaching Hospital, Phulbari, Pokhara, Nepal.
  • Krishna Sapkota Department of Orthopedics, Manipal Teaching Hospital, Phulbari, Pokhara, Nepal.
  • K Wahegaonkar Department of Orthopedics, Manipal Teaching Hospital, Phulbari, Pokhara, Nepal.
  • Pabin Thapa Department of Orthopedics, Manipal Teaching Hospital, Phulbari, Pokhara, Nepal.
  • UJ Thapa Department of Orthopedics, Manipal Teaching Hospital, Phulbari, Pokhara, Nepal.

Keywords:

Hand, Myocysticercosis, Swelling

Abstract

Cysticercosis is a common human infestation in developing and underdeveloped countries, that usually presents as neurocysticercosis. It usually involves the brain and eyes, but skeletal muscles and subcutaneous tissues are less commonly affected. We report this case of myocysticercosis as an isolated hand swelling. We want to emphasize that myocysticercosis should be considered as a differential diagnosis in developing countries like ours and surgical excision is needed in most of these cases.

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2020-12-31

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Ranjit, N., Onta, P. R. ., Sapkota, K., Wahegaonkar, K., Thapa, P., & Thapa, U. (2020). Myocysticercosis as a cause of hand swelling: A case report. Nepal Orthopaedic Association Journal, 7(1), 42–45. Retrieved from https://www.nepjol.info/index.php/NOAJ/article/view/58339

Issue

Vol. 7 No. 1 (2020)

Section

Case Report & Review of Literature

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