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Cysticercosis of the oral cavity: an often misdiagnosed entity

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  19 July 2007

B Subramanian ,
S Krishnaraj ,
K Agrawal  and
J Soundararagavan
B Subramanian*
Affiliation:
Department of Dentistry, Jawaharlal Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education and Research, Pondicherry–605006, India
S Krishnaraj
Affiliation:
Department of Dentistry, Jawaharlal Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education and Research, Pondicherry–605006, India
K Agrawal
Affiliation:
Department of Dentistry, Jawaharlal Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education and Research, Pondicherry–605006, India
J Soundararagavan
Affiliation:
Department of Pathology, Jawaharlal Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education and Research, Pondicherry–605006, India
*
Address for correspondence: Dr Balanand Subramanian, 279 Raman Street, Sokkanathanpet, Pondicherry 605009, India. E-mail: balanandss@gmail.com
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Abstract

We present a case report of a single lesion of cysticercosis cellulosae, a parasitic infection caused by the larval stage of Taenia solium (pork tapeworm), presenting as a soft tissue swelling of the lower lip. We stress the importance of knowledge about oral manifestations of parasitic infections.

Keywords

Taenia SoliumCysticercosisOral CavityLip
Type
Clinical Record
Information
The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 122 , Issue 9 , September 2008 , pp. 1005 - 1007
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 2007

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