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Masseter Cysticercosis: A Rare Presentation
Journal: Journal of Oral Medicine, Oral Surgery, Oral Pathology and Oral Radiology (Vol.1, No. 4)Publication Date: 2015-12-01
Authors : Deepshikha Rathore; Piyush Arora; Sumita Kaswan; Raj Rathore;
Page : 191-195
Keywords : Cysticercosis; Masseter Muscle; Surgical Enucleation;
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Abstract
Cysticercosis is a disease of helminthic origin rarely affecting the humans. Tapeworm may reach humans via infected pork. Disease goes undetected until it evokes a foreign-body type reaction. Radiography and computed tomography helps inprovisionally identifying the disease process. Treatment includes surgical removal of the diseased tissue and supportive antibiotic with corticosteroid therapy.
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