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

　 　 　 　
　
Excised subcutaneous cystic nodule in the hip
 　
　 　 　 　

　

 　 In the largest white mural nodule, a protoscolex with paired suckers is identified (HE). Hooklets are not seen in this section. This makes the differential point from Sparganum mansoni.