Rare shoulder parasite mistaken for common cyst: a cautionary tale
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This report describes a 29-year-old man with a rare parasitic cyst in his shoulder muscle that was initially mistaken for a different type of cyst. The wrong treatment caused inflammation and infection. After correct diagnosis by imaging and surgery, the patient fully recovered w…
Sponsor: Al-Shahba Specialized Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 04, 2026 00:41 UTC