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Myocysticercosis: an unusual presentation in sternocleidomastoid muscle diagnosed by high frequency ultrasonography

Mohd Ilyas, Arshad Bhat
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https://doi.org/10.18621/eurj.384825
Abstract
Myocysticercosis is rare disorder and in particular the involvement of the neck muscles is much rarer. A rare case of myocysticercosis involving the right sternocleidomastoid muscle is presented with ultrasonographic demonstration of the nidus and associated edema. 
Keywords
myocysticercosis, sternocleidomastoid muscle, high frequency ultrasonography
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Ilyas M, Bhat A. Myocysticercosis: an unusual presentation in sternocleidomastoid muscle diagnosed by high frequency ultrasonography. Eur Res J. 2019;5(1):174-177. doi:10.18621/eurj.384825
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  • Article Type Case Report
  • Submitted February 21, 2026
  • Published January 3, 2019
  • Issue Vol. 5 No. 1 (2019)
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