West China Journal of Stomatology

Previous Articles     Next Articles

Lingual cysticercosis: A case report

MA Li, HE Deng-qi   

  1. Dept. of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, The First Hospital of Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, China
  • Received:2011-06-25 Revised:2011-06-25 Online:2011-06-20 Published:2011-06-20
  • Contact: HE Deng-qi,Tel:15117070767

Abstract:

Cysticercosis is a kind of diseases caused by pork tapeworm parasite on the human tissue. It is more common in brain, subcutaneous tissue, muscle and eyes. One case of lingual cysticercosis was reported here and the pathogenesis, clinical manifestation, diagnosis and treatment of lingual cysticercosis were discussed.

Key words: oral, tongue, cysticercosis