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Human cysticercosis is the infection caused by the larvae of pork tapeworm Taenia solium. Although it can affect any organ or tissue of the body, the most common sites are the muscles and subcutaneous tissue. In this report, we present the case of a 35 yrs old woman who came with a history of a painless lump in the left breast. Clinically diagnosed as a case of Fibroadenoma of the Lt. Breast' an excision biopsy was carried out. A histopathological study however revealed the presence of the typical cysticercus larva and a definitive diagnosis of 'Cysticercosis of Lt. Breast' was made. Diagnosis of cysticercosis in atypical sites may be difficult clinically and to a great extent depends on histologic demonstration of the parasite. Also, cysticercosis of the breast though rare, should be considered as a differential diagnosis for a mass in the breast. Key Words : Cysticercosis, Breast.