Abstract:

The patient was diagnosed with cysticercosis which is caused by a larval form of the tapeworm Taenia Solium, or cysticercus. This case presented with solitary muscular involvement without any neurological or systemic symptoms. Typically diagnosed via histopathology or MRI, this was identified using CT scanning. Treatment involved successful surgical excision followed by traditional medications such as anthelmintics and steroids.

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