Case 193. Cysticercosis of skin (42 y-o F)

　 　 　 　
　
Excised subcutaneous cystic nodule in the hip
 　
　 　 　 　

　

 　 A solitary cystic lesion with white-colored, solid mural nodules is presented (gross findings). The human can be not only the final host of Taenia solium but also the paratenic host of Cysticercus cellulosae (the name of the second stage larva).