Journals / The European Research Journal / 2019 / Cilt: 5 - Sayı: 1

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

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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.
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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, Cilt: 5 - Sayı: 1, 174–177. https://ajindex.com/articles/361328

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