PLANTAR CYSTICERCOSIS - A R ARE CASE IN AN UNUSUAL SITE
Journal Title: Stanley Medical Journal - Year 2017, Vol 4, Issue 2
Abstract
Cysticercosis is an infection caused by the larval form of tape worm Taenia Solium. This infection commonly presents with central nervous system involvement. Here we present a case of isolated cysticercosis of foot successfully managed surgically.
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Ramesh R, Vasu devan, Enba sekaran
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