Cysticercosis: The Hidden Parasite With Short Review Of Literature
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Background: Cysticercosis is the most common parasitic infection of soft tissue. In India it is more common in northern parts. Fine needle aspiration cytology is a useful and rapid technique in the diagnosis of Cysticercosis. Case details: In this retrospective study 5 cases presented with soft tissue swellings. Clear fluid was aspirated from four of the swellings and pus from one. Microscopically all the cases showed features of inflammation, presence of calcospherules and fragments of wall. However none showed presence of hooklet. Discussion: Fine needle aspiration cytology is useful in the diagnosis of parasitic infections. For definitive diagnosis of Cysticercosis cellulose, hooklets and fragments of wall are required apart from the inflammation. A careful search for hooklets is indicated wherever clear fluid is aspirated with eosinophilic prominence. Conclusion: In endemic areas, cysticercosis should be included in the differential diagnosis of nodular lesions. This study helps to spread the awareness.
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