Rare shoulder parasite mistaken for common cyst: a cautionary tale
NCT ID NCT07176598
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 02, 2026 · Updated 24 times
Summary
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 with medication. The study aims to help doctors recognize this rare condition in muscle tissue, especially in areas where the parasite is common.
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Al-Shahbaa Specialized Hospital
Aleppo, Syria
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