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Subcutaneous neurocysticercosis cyst (histopathology)

Photomicrograph shows cyst wall and scolex. (A) Body wall of cysticercus (arrows) within skeletal muscle tissue (asterix). (Hematoxylin and eosin, x50.) (B) Body wall of cysticercus showing folded parenchyma (arrow). (Hematoxylin and eosin, x100.) (C) Body wall of cysticercus (asterix) showing calcification (arrow) (Hematoxylin and eosin, x50.) (D) Sucker of cysticercus (arrow). (Hematoxylin and eosin, x200.) (Contributed by Dr. Ravindra Kumar Garg.)