Cysticercosis

This page is about clinical aspects of the disease.  For microbiologic aspects of the causative organism(s), see Taenia solium.

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Diagnosis
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Cafer Zorkun, M.D., Ph.D. [2],Ahmed Younes M.B.B.CH [3] Syed Musadiq Ali M.B.B.S.[4]

Synonyms and keywords: Taenia solium infection, Cysticerciasis, Larval taeniasis, Larval teniasis.

Diagnosis

History and Symptoms | Physical Examination | Electrocardiogram | Laboratory Findings | X-Ray Findings | Echocardiography and Ultrasound | CT-Scan Findings | MRI Findings | Other Diagnostic Studies | Other Imaging Findings

Treatment

Medical Therapy | Surgery | Primary Prevention | Secondary Prevention | Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy | Future or Investigational Therapies

Case Studies

Case #1