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Intraorally, cysticercosis is regarded as uncommon and a diagnostic challenge. Here, we report a diagnostic conundrum of an unusual case of innocuous appearing lesion on the tongue presenting as moderately tender swelling finally diagnosed as lingual cysticercosis, based on USG (Ultrasound), CT (Computed Tomography) findings and characteristic histopathologic features.
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Conceptualization, A.C., and K.S.; Data curation, A.C., K.S., P.S., M.S.C., S.C., R.S., V.W.; Formal analysis: P.S., M.S.C., S.C., V.W.; Resources, A.C., K.S., P.S., R.S., M.S.C., S.C.; Supervision, P.S., M.S.C., S.C., and V.W.; Writing- Original draft, A.C., K.S., and P.S.; Writing-review and editing, A.C., K.S., P.S., M.S.C. All authors have read and reviewed the submitted manuscript and agree to be accountable for all aspects of the work.
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Chauhan, A., Sharma, K., Sharma, P. et al. An Unusual Case of Symptomatic Isolated Lingual Cysticercosis: Clinical Suspicion Helped Prevent Disseminated Disease. Indian J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 76, 2127–2130 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12070-023-04449-y
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