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Cysticercosis of the Breast Mimicking Breast Tumour: AReport of a Case and Review of Literature

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: ABSTRACT Human cysticercosis is a serious public health issue caused by Taenia Solium. Though it can affect any tissue or organs, its involvement in the breast is very rare presenting significant diagnostic challenges. This case emphasizes the need to consider cysticercosis as a differential diagnosis for breast lump in endemic and non-endemic areas (because of high human migration). In this report, we present the case of a 35-year-old female student who came with a history of painless swelling of the left breast and the diagnosis of cysticercosis was established by surgical pathology Keywords: Breast Cysticercoses, Taenia Solium.

Source: Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)

DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.15203164

Authors: Gbaa, LZ, Ugwu, IV, OJO, BA, Ngbea, JA, Eke, BA, Anenga, RN, Gyenger, D, Chia, DM, Umobong, EO, Collins, CM

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: green

OpenAlex ID: W6949750815

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