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Thinking outside tuberculosis: A case of widespread active disseminated cysticercosis

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: A rare case of widespread disseminated cysticercosis was identified in a 32-year-old female patient from the Eastern Cape province, South Africa. Initially, she displayed generalised nonspecific symptoms, leading to a misinterpretation of disseminated tuberculosis (TB). However, further radiological, haematological and pathological investigations revealed extensive dissemination of cysticercosis. Contribution: Disseminated cysticercosis (DC) is a rare condition that can mimic symptoms of other diseases, including tuberculosis, highlighting the importance of considering it in endemic areas.

Source: South African Journal of Radiology

DOI: 10.4102/sajr.v28i1.3016

Authors: Audrey R. Rumhumha, Suraya Arbee, Mapule P. Mlawuli, Megan van Gensen

Institution: University of the Witwatersrand

Language: English

Topic: Parasitic infections in humans and animals

Subfield: Pathology and Forensic Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4404856704

FWCI: 0.266

Cites: 14

Cited by: 1

Related to: 10