Myocysticercosis: an unusual presentation in sternocleidomastoid muscle diagnosed by high frequency ultrasonography

Year 2019, Volume: 5 Issue: 1, 174 - 177, 04.01.2019

Mohd Ilyas Arshad Bhat

https://doi.org/10.18621/eurj.384825

Cited By: 1

Abstract

Myocysticercosis is rare disorder and in
particular the involvement of the neck muscles is much rarer. A rare case of
myocysticercosis involving the right sternocleidomastoid muscle is presented
with ultrasonographic demonstration of the nidus and associated edema. 

Keywords

myocysticercosis, sternocleidomastoid muscle, high frequency ultrasonography

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