Myocysticercosis of hand - A case report on a rare presentation

Authors

  • Kshiteez Puri Department of orthopedics, Grande International Hospital Kathmandu, Nepal
  • Bibhuti Nath Mishra Department of orthopedics, Grande International Hospital Kathmandu, Nepa https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3355-7716

Keywords:

Myocysticercosis, Anti-helminthic, Taenia solium

Abstract

Isolated Thenar muscle involvement of Taenia solium larva causing myocysticercosis is rarely reported in literature. A high degree of suspicion has to be kept in the people of endemic regions in developing county with an ethical background of pork consumption in regular diet. Ultrasound is the first investigation to look for, however, MRI can further aid to the diagnosis. Different treatment options including observation, surgical excision, anti-helminthic and anti-inflammatory medication.

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2024-12-31

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Vol. 4 No. 1 (2024)

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Case Reports

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Puri, K., & Mishra, B. N. (2024). Myocysticercosis of hand - A case report on a rare presentation. Grande Medical Journal, 4(1), 50-53. https://doi.org/10.3126/gmj.v4i1.79411