Cysticercosis
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Diagnosis probable
Presentation
Asymptomatic.
Patient Data
Age: 60 years
Gender: Female
From the case:
Cysticercosis
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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.