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

Mohd Ilyas(Department of Radiodiagnosis, Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences, Srinagar, India)0000-0003-2030-8734
Arshad Bhat(Department of Radiodiagnosis, Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences, Srinagar, India)0000-0002-9689-2351
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2019-01-04
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A rare case of myocysticercosis involving the right sternocleidomastoid muscle is presented with ultrasonographic demonstration of the nidus and associated edema.

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Objective & Hypothesis:Myocysticercosis is rare disorder and in particular the involvement of the neck muscles is much rarer.
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Key Findings & Data:Myocysticercosis is rare disorder and in particular the involvement of the neck muscles is much rarer.
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Conclusion & Impact:A rare case of myocysticercosis involving the right sternocleidomastoid muscle is presented with ultrasonographic demonstration of the nidus and associated edema.
🔬Design:Case Report
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⚙️Variables:myocysticercosis · sternocleidomastoid muscle · high frequency ultrasonography

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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.

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Ilyas, M., Bhat, A. (2019). Myocysticercosis: an unusual presentation in sternocleidomastoid muscle diagnosed by high frequency ultrasonography. The European Research Journal, Volume: 5 Issue: 1. https://doi.org/10.18621/eurj.384825

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