Myocysticercosis: an unusual presentation in sternocleidomastoid muscle diagnosed by high frequency ultrasonography

Authors : Mohd Ilyas, Arshad Bhat

Pages : 174-177

Doi:10.18621/eurj.384825

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Publication Date : 2019-01-04

Article Type : Other

Abstract :Myocysticercosis is rare disorder and in particular the involvement of the neck muscles is much rarer. A rare case of myocysticercosis involving the right sternocleidomastoid muscle is presented with ultrasonographic demonstration of the nidus and associated edema. 
Keywords : myocysticercosis, sternocleidomastoid muscle, high frequency ultrasonography