An Unusual Presentation of Periorbital Cysticercosis Mimicking a Dermoid Cyst
Introduction: Cysticercosis is a parasitic infestation caused by Taenia solium, which is a pork tape worm. Humans are the definitive host, and pigs are the intermediate host. It is more prevalent in low socioeconomic regions with poor hygiene and among populations where undercooked pork is consumed....
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| Language: | English |
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Karger Publishers
2024-02-01
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| Series: | Case Reports in Ophthalmology |
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| Online Access: | https://beta.karger.com/Article/FullText/536347 |