Abstract
<p>ABSTRACT<br />Breast lump is a common diagnostic problem both to the general practitioner and to the surgeons. However, rare breast lesions are often misdiagnosed<br />clinically with other diagnoses. We present a case of cysticercosis of breast in a 23-year-old woman presented with a 3-month history of right<br />breast lump. Clinical examination revealed a mobile, painless, 2.0 cm mass in the right breast similar to fibroadenoma. The axilla and nipples had<br />no abnormalities. The patient underwent resection of the mass, and a cystic lesion was found. Microscopic examination revealed a cystic cavity<br />containing larvae and it consistent with cysticerci. Characteristic features of this uncommon location are discussed based on a review of the literature.<br />This case report emphasizes the fact that although the breast is unusual site for cysticercosis, it should be considered as differential diagnosis while<br />dealing with a painless, freely mobile lump in the breast, especially in the endemic area.<br />Keywords: Breast, Cysticercosis, Histopathology.</p>
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