Cysticercosis masquerading as a buccal mass

Abstract

Cysticercosis caused by Taenia solium is endemic in many parts of the world. We present a case of one such lesion which presented itself as an asymptomatic buccal swelling. We present the life cycle of T. solium, the endemic nature of this infection, and the relevance of histological examination to arrive at a diagnosis.

Keywords

• Buccal mass
• cysticercosis
• Taenia solium