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CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 · Indian J Radiol Imaging 2011; 21(01): 60-62
DOI: 10.4103/0971-3026.76059
Musculoskeletal

Soft tissue cysticercosis - Ultrasonographic spectrum of the disease

Deepti Naik
Department of Radiodiagnosis, MS Ramaiah Medical College and Hospital, Bangalore, India
,
M Srinath
Department of Radiodiagnosis, MS Ramaiah Medical College and Hospital, Bangalore, India
,
Ashok Kumar
Department of Radiodiagnosis, MS Ramaiah Medical College and Hospital, Bangalore, India
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Abstract

This case series emphasizes the role of USG in the diagnosis of isolated soft tissue cysticercosis. We assessed its value for identifying features such as the location of the cyst, the presence or absence of abscess, and the presence or absence of a scolex within the cyst. Three USG patterns were seen and are described.

Keywords

Cyst - scolex - soft tissue cysticercosis - ultrasonography


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Article published online:
31 July 2021

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