Oral Cysticercosis: A case series and review of literature

Publication date: Available online 19 July 2018

Source: Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Author(s): A. Singh, P. Gautam, A.C. Handa, K.K. Handa

Abstract

Cysticercus is the larval form of the adult pork tapeworm. Oral cavity involvement with cysticercosis is rare but are frequently reported from developing countries. We present three cases of oral cysticercosis involving tongue and buccal mucosa in isolation. All three patients were treated with surgical excision and had an uneventful postoperative course. A brief review of Pubmed English language literature search is presented. Oral cavity involvement with cysticercosis presents a diagnostic dilemma. The management is primarily surgical and carries an excellent prognosis.

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