Cysticercus cellulosae is the larval form of Taenia solium. The disease is transmitted by faecoral route by consumption of eggs from contaminated food. Sonography & CT neck-well-defined, cystic lesion with hyperechoic area suggestive of a scolex. FNAC revealed non human like cells, fibrillation stroma, inflammatory cells. Treatment includes antiparasitic therapy, steroids.
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