Objective:To consolidate the scarce and scattered evidence on oral cysticercosis,a rare and often overlooked manifestation of Taenia solium infection.Methods:A comprehensive literature search was conducted in three ma...Objective:To consolidate the scarce and scattered evidence on oral cysticercosis,a rare and often overlooked manifestation of Taenia solium infection.Methods:A comprehensive literature search was conducted in three major databases:PubMed,Scopus,and Embase.A total of 75 records were initially identified(PubMed:n=23;Scopus:n=29;Embase:n=23).After screening and eligibility assessment,22 studies meeting inclusion criteria were selected for final analysis.Results:Oral cysticercosis primarily involved the tongue,typically presenting as a painless swelling.The majority of reported cases were from India.Clinically,it was most often misdiagnosed as a mucocele or fibroma,with cysticercosis rarely considered due to its uncommon occurrence.Among the muscles affected,the masseter,mentalis,and buccinator were most frequently involved.Diagnosis was primarily made through histopathological examination.Treatment commonly included surgical excision,and albendazole was the most frequently used antiparasitic medication.Recurrence was uncommon,except in cases with disseminated or deep muscular involvement.Conclusions:Oral cysticercosis should be considered a potential differential diagnosis,particularly in regions where pork consumption is common.Given that most reported cases originated from India,pathologists in this region should maintain a high index of suspicion.Oral pathologists,in particular,should be well-acquainted with its histopathological features to ensure accurate diagnosis and avoid diagnostic pitfalls.展开更多
文摘Objective:To consolidate the scarce and scattered evidence on oral cysticercosis,a rare and often overlooked manifestation of Taenia solium infection.Methods:A comprehensive literature search was conducted in three major databases:PubMed,Scopus,and Embase.A total of 75 records were initially identified(PubMed:n=23;Scopus:n=29;Embase:n=23).After screening and eligibility assessment,22 studies meeting inclusion criteria were selected for final analysis.Results:Oral cysticercosis primarily involved the tongue,typically presenting as a painless swelling.The majority of reported cases were from India.Clinically,it was most often misdiagnosed as a mucocele or fibroma,with cysticercosis rarely considered due to its uncommon occurrence.Among the muscles affected,the masseter,mentalis,and buccinator were most frequently involved.Diagnosis was primarily made through histopathological examination.Treatment commonly included surgical excision,and albendazole was the most frequently used antiparasitic medication.Recurrence was uncommon,except in cases with disseminated or deep muscular involvement.Conclusions:Oral cysticercosis should be considered a potential differential diagnosis,particularly in regions where pork consumption is common.Given that most reported cases originated from India,pathologists in this region should maintain a high index of suspicion.Oral pathologists,in particular,should be well-acquainted with its histopathological features to ensure accurate diagnosis and avoid diagnostic pitfalls.
