From Chum King, "The common name for this is "tapioca disease" and is actually caused by a parasite. This parasite causes (and resides in) the cysts is classed as a metazoan (similar to a protozoan). And for anyone who cares or who wants to try and impress friends, the scientific name of the critter is Henneguya salmonicola.

This is a relatively common parasite in salmon, and I am unaware of any information that indicates it can be vertically transmitted to humans. I would cut the cysts out, and just make sure the meat is cooked thoroughly."
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