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‘Craziest’ CT scan reveals tapeworm in patient’s legs

Saturday, August 31, 2024, 22:30
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A CT scan image revealing tapeworm cysts in a patient’s legs is going viral. The condition, called cysticercosis, occurs when individuals ingest Taenia solium eggs from contaminated food or water. These larvae migrate in the body and form cysts in tissues, causing serious complications when affecting the brain, muscles, or eyes.

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