Open AccessMyocysticercosis: an unusual presentation in sternocleidomastoid muscle diagnosed by high frequency ultrasonography
Author(s) -
Mohd Ilyas,
Arshad Bhat
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
the european research journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2149-3189
DOI - 10.18621/eurj.384825
Subject(s) - medicine , sternocleidomastoid muscle , presentation (obstetrics) , ultrasonography , edema , neck muscles , radiology , surgery , anatomy
Myocysticercosis is rare disorder and in particular the involvement of the neck muscles is much rarer. A rare case of myocysticercosis involving the right sternocleidomastoid muscle is presented with ultrasonographic demonstration of the nidus and associated edema.
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