Ultrasonography for masseter muscle cysticercosis.
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چکیده
Solitary cheek swellings can present a diagnostic dilemma. We managed two children 10 y and 8 y presenting with pain and swelling on one side of cheek for over 15 d and no constitutional symptoms. Sonography showed cysticercosis in both of them. We treated both with steroids and albendazole, with good response.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Indian pediatrics
دوره 48 2 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2011