Disseminated cysticercosis: a case report and review of the literature.
BACKGROUND
Cysticercosis is a common tropical disease. One of the uncommon manifestations of cysticercosis is its disseminated form.


METHODS
We report an immunocompetent patient with disseminated cysticercosis, who had involvement of the brain, subcutaneous tissues, skeletal muscles, right orbit and thyroid gland. In addition, this patient developed a serum sickness which responded to therapy.


CONCLUSIONS
Wide spread dissemination is a rare complication of cysticercosis. A planned approach to therapy is required.
Bhalla
Ashish
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Department of Medicine, Government Medical College & Hospital, Chandigarh, India. bhalla.chd@gmail.com
Sood
Ashwani
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Sachdev
Atul
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Varma
Vandna
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