Cysticercosis of Breast A Rare Presentation

Authors

  • T V Geetha MD, Associate Professor, Department of Pathology, Manipal College of Medical Sciences, Pokhara
  • B R Krishnanand MD, Professor and Head, Department of Pathology, Manipal College of Medical Sciences, Pokhara
  • Chitra P Pai MD, Assistant Professor, Department of Microbiology, Manipal College of Medical Sciences, Pokhara

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31729/jnma.701

Abstract

Human cysticercosis is the infection caused by the larvae of pork tapeworm Taenia solium.
Although it can affect any organ or tissue of the body, the most common sites are the
muscles and subcutaneous tissue. In this report, we present the case of a 35 yrs old woman
who came with a history of a painless lump in the left breast. Clinically diagnosed as a case
of Fibroadenoma of the Lt. Breast' an excision biopsy was carried out. A histopathological
study however revealed the presence of the typical cysticercus larva and a definitive diagnosis
of 'Cysticercosis of Lt. Breast' was made. Diagnosis of cysticercosis in atypical sites
may be difficult clinically and to a great extent depends on histologic demonstration of the
parasite. Also, cysticercosis of the breast though rare, should be considered as a differential
diagnosis for a mass in the breast.

Key Words : Cysticercosis, Breast.

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Geetha, T. V., Krishnanand, B. R., & Pai, C. P. (2013). Cysticercosis of Breast A Rare Presentation. Journal of Nepal Medical Association, 39(133), 184–185. https://doi.org/10.31729/jnma.701

Issue

Vol. 39 No. 133 (2000)

Section

Case Reports

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