Vol. 8, Issue 4, Part A (2024)

Abstract: Cysticercosis is caused by the larval form of Taenia solium. The sources for the infection are poor sanitation, consumption of undercooked infected pork and raw vegetables contaminated by human faeces. India is one of the endemic countries where the parasite is prevalent in many states and Cysticercosis can involve various organs. This study aimed to analyze and report cases of isolated cysticercosis of muscle. This is a retrospective study that included cases which had been reported as cysticercosis from March 2024 to September 2024 at our tertiary care hospital and surgically excised. The clinical presentation of these cases along with microscopic and macroscopic features were reviewed. There were three cases of isolated cysticercosis of muscle that were surgically excised during the study period. Among them, two cases were intramuscular lesions of biceps, one case was intramuscular lesion of masseter muscle. On histopathological evaluation, the cross section of the cysticercus was seen in all cases with associated inflammatory changes. To conclude, cysticercosis can clinically present as a benign neoplastic or an inflammatory lesion. Microscopic findings dictate the diagnosis of cysticercosis. Medical management can cure the disease but if the patient is having severe pain and tenderness with difficulty in carrying daily routine activities, it is always recommended to excise the cyst as surgery is one-time procedure with appropriate results.