Ruptured cysticercosis may mimic deep vein thrombosis

Authors

  • Bhavana Venkata Nagabhushanarao Department of Medicine, Queen’s NRI Hospital, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India
  • Bhavana Venkata Satya Raman Department of Neuro Surgery, King George Hospital, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/2320-6012.ijrms20180326

Keywords:

Anaphylaxis, Cysticercosis, Deep vein thrombosis, Fine needle aspiration, Ultrasound

Abstract

In clinical practice, we come across many a times various cystic and firm nodular swellings over various parts of the human body. We opt for fine needle aspiration cytology examination of the lesion to determine the aetiology. If it happens to be parasitic cyst it may rupture and produce systemic or local hypersensitivity reaction. Sometime such anaphylactic reaction may endanger the life of the patient. Here we present a case of ruptured cysticercosis mimicking a deep vein thrombosis. We discussed its presentation, diagnosis and management.

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Published

2018-01-24

How to Cite

Nagabhushanarao, B. V., & Raman, B. V. S. (2018). Ruptured cysticercosis may mimic deep vein thrombosis. International Journal of Research in Medical Sciences, 6(2), 708–710. https://doi.org/10.18203/2320-6012.ijrms20180326

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