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Boonyasiri A, Cheunsuchon P, Suputtamongkol Y, Yamasaki H, Sanpool O, Maleewong W, Intapan PM, 2014. Nine human sparganosis cases in Thailand with molecular identification of causative parasite species. Am J Trop Med Hyg 91: 389–393.
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An Unusual Cause of a Breast Mass in a Patient from China
Ruvandhi R. Nathavitharana
Ruvandhi R. Nathavitharana
Division of Infectious Diseases, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, Massachusetts; Division of Breast Surgery, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, Massachusetts
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Kristin Fleischmann-Rose
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David S. Yassa
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Michael D. Wertheimer
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Carolyn D. Alonso
Carolyn D. Alonso
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Sparganosis is a parasitic infection caused by Spirometra spp. and often presents as a subcutaneous swelling, most commonly noticed in the abdominal wall or extremities. Amphibians such as frogs ingest infected copepods (crustaceans that have ingested coracidia, i.e., Spirometra spp. embryos) and serve as a secondary intermediate host. Complete surgical excision is recommended for definitive diagnosis and treatment. Granulomatous inflammation is the most common histologic finding. Although dissemination can occur, most cases are localized. Serum enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) has been suggested as a potential surveillance tool. Medical therapy with antiparasitic agents, such as praziquantel, is not typically recommended but may be effective at high doses. Preventing recurrence thus depends on adequate surgical removal of the parasite. We report a case of a breast mass caused by sparganosis infection in a Chinese female whose likely exposure was due to frog consumption. The diagnosis was confirmed on surgical excision and no systemic antiparasitic therapy was required.
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Authors' addresses: Ruvandhi R. Nathavitharana, David S. Yassa, and Carolyn D. Alonso, Division of Infectious Diseases, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, MA, E-mails: rnathavi@bidmc.harvard.edu, dyassa@bidmc.harvard.edu, and calonso@bidmc.harvard.edu. Kristin Fleischmann-Rose and Michael D. Wertheimer, Division of Breast Surgery, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, MA, E-mails: kfleisch@bidmc.harvard.edu and mwerthei@bidmc.harvard.edu.
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Lescano AG, Zunt J, 2013. Other cestodes: sparganosis, coenurosis and Taenia crassiceps cysticercosis. Handb Clin Neurol 114: 335–345.
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2.
Koo M, Kim JH, Kim JS, Lee JE, Nam SJ, Yang JH, 2011. Cases and literature review of breast sparganosis. World J Surg 35: 573–579.
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3.
Lu G, Shi DZ, Lu YJ, Wu LX, Li LH, Rao LY, Yin FF, 2014. Retrospective epidemiological analysis of sparganosis in mainland China from 1959 to 2012. Epidemiol Infect 142: 2654–2661.
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4.
Chung SY, Park KS, Lee Y, Park CK, 1995. Breast sparganosis: mammographic and ultrasound features. JCU 23: 447–451.
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5.
Palmer PES, Reeder MM, 2000. The Imaging of Tropical Diseases. Springer, 2nd edition, December 12, 2000. Baltimore/London: The Williams & Wilkins Company, 1st edition 1981.
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6.
Chan AB, Wan SK, Leung SL, Law BK, Lai DP, Ip M, Tse GM, Suen MW, 2004. Sparganosis of the breast. Histopathology 44: 510–511.
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7.
Tappe D, Berger L, Haeupler A, Muntau B, Racz P, Harder Y, Specht K, Prazeres da Costa C, Poppert S, 2013. Case report: molecular diagnosis of subcutaneous Spirometra erinaceieuropaei sparganosis in a Japanese immigrant. Am J Trop Med Hyg 88: 198–202.
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8.
Boonyasiri A, Cheunsuchon P, Suputtamongkol Y, Yamasaki H, Sanpool O, Maleewong W, Intapan PM, 2014. Nine human sparganosis cases in Thailand with molecular identification of causative parasite species. Am J Trop Med Hyg 91: 389–393.
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9.
Sim S, You JK, Lee IY, Im KI, Yong TS, 2002. A case of breast sparganosis. Korean J Parasitol 40: 187–189.
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10.
Wittner MTH, 2001. Other cestode infection. Walker DH, Weller PF, eds. Essentials of Tropical Infectious Disease. New York, NY: Churchill Livingstone.
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11.
Gonzenbach RR, Kong Y, Beck B, Buck A, Weller M, Semmler A, 2013. High-dose praziquantel therapy for cerebral sparganosis. J Neurol 260: 1423–1425.
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