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CHANDER, Vinod Vijay et al. Masseteric cysticercosis: an uncommon appearance diagnosed on ultrasound. RSBO (Online) [online]. 2014, vol.11, n.1, pp. 83-87. ISSN 1984-5685.

Introduction: Cysticercosis occurs when man is infested by the larvae of Taenia solium. Cysticercosis involving the maxillofacial region is not only an uncommon event, but also represents a difficulty in clinical diagnosis. Objective: The present manuscript highlights masseteric cysticercosis as a differential diagnosis of chronic maxillofacial swellings and the role of high resolution sonography as an important noninvasive and non-ionizing imaging modality. Case report: We present a case of masseteric cysticercosis in an eight year old Indian boy, its clinical features, the imaging modalities required and adequate management of the case. Conclusion: Cysticercosis should always be a part of the differential diagnosis of maxillofacial swellings. A thorough case history, clinical examination, proper investigations and conservative treatment forms the mainstay for management of affected patients.

Palavras-chave : masseter cysicercosis; ultrasonography; nonsurgical management.