Cysticercosis of the oral cavity: an often misdiagnosed entity

J Laryngol Otol. 2008 Sep;122(9):1005-7. doi: 10.1017/S0022215107000035. Epub 2007 Jul 19.

Abstract

We present a case report of a single lesion of cysticercosis cellulosae, a parasitic infection caused by the larval stage of Taenia solium (pork tapeworm), presenting as a soft tissue swelling of the lower lip. We stress the importance of knowledge about oral manifestations of parasitic infections.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Animals
  • Cysticercosis / diagnosis*
  • Diagnostic Errors
  • Humans
  • Lip Diseases / diagnosis
  • Lip Diseases / parasitology*
  • Male
  • Taenia solium