Cysticercosis Cellulosae in Labial Mucosa: A Rare Case Report

Abstract

Cysticercosis is a condition in which a human acts as the intermediate host of Taenia solium, a pork tapeworm. The larvae infestation sites frequently include cerebral tissue, ocular organs and muscles. The present case report describes a rare incidence of cysticercosis cellulosae in the labial mucosa of upper lip

Keywords

• Taenia solium
• Cysticercosis cellulosae
• Pork tapeworm
• Labial mucosa
• Upper lip