Cysticercosis

Case contributed by Lucas Maciel
Diagnosis probable

Presentation

Asymptomatic.

Patient Data

Age: 60 years
Gender: Female
x-ray

Multiple rice grain-like calcifications with diffuse distribution in the soft tissues, in addition to a right hip prosthesis. Findings are suggestive of cysticercosis.

Case Discussion

Case of cysticercosis observed in an asymptomatic patient with a right hip prosthesis.

Case contributed by M.D. Valdecy Oliveira.

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