A case of subcutaneous cysticercosis (Cysticercus cellulosae cutis).
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
Cysticercosis is an infection resulting from the larval form of the pork tapeworm, and domestic infection is rare in Japan. We report a case of Cysticercus cellulosae cutis in a Japanese woman who was thought to be infected in an endemic area and offer a brief review of the literature.
Medical subject headings
- Cysticercosis
- Cysticercus
- Skin Diseases