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Axial and coronal plane CT neck with contrast demonstrating a 2 cm rim-enhancing lesion within the right parotid gland corresponding to the cestode infection.
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Microscopic examination at 40x magnification demonstrated the neck, scolex, and partial strobila of the cestode in a background of secretory debris.
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However, a single degenerated structure suspicious for the neck, scolex, and partial strobila of the cestode was identified (Figure 2).
Ultrasound of the right parotid revealing residual hypoechoic/cystic lesion which was subsequently aspirated.
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An ultrasound was performed and revealed a residual 1.9 x 0.9 x 0.8 cm hypoechoic lesion within the right parotid gland (Figure 3).