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Asymptomatic
Patient Data
Age: 80 years
Gender: Female
From the case:
Musculoskeletal cysticercosis - rice grain calcification
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Multiple cysticerci with typical rice grain calcification appearance are observed in soft tissue. Findings are suggestive of cysticercosis.
Case Discussion
Cysticercosis is a parasitic soft tissue infection caused by the ingestion of Taenia solium eggs. In skeletal muscle, the cysticerci have a characteristic rice grain calcification appearance.
Case contributed by Dr. Francisco Abaeté, M.D, PhD.
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