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Racemose neurocysticercosis

Journal of Infection and Public Health, 2017
Racemose neurocysticercosis refers to the ‘aberrant proliferating cestode larvae” presenting as multiple, non-capsulated cystic membranes that bud exogenously giving a multilocular cystic appearance resembling a ‘bunch of grapes’.
Arushi G. Saini, Sameer Vyas, Pratibha Singhi   +2 more
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Unique Characteristics of Epilepsy Development in Neurocysticercosis

American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, 2020
. The parasitic helminth infection neurocysticercosis (NCC) is the most common cause of adult-acquired epilepsy in the world. Despite the serious consequences of epilepsy due to this infection, an in-depth review of the distinct characteristics of ...
J. Herrick, J. Bustos, P. Clapham, H. García, J. Loeb   +4 more
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Carbamazepine versus levetiracetam in epilepsy due to neurocysticercosis

Acta Neurologica Scandinavica, 2020
The choice of antiepileptic drug (AED) in newly diagnosed neurocysticercosis (NCC) patients with epilepsy continues to be arbitrary. We compared efficacy and side effect profile of levetiracetam (LEV) and carbamazepine (CBZ) for the treatment of seizures
A. P. Santhosh, M. Goyal, M. Modi, P. Kharbanda, C. Ahuja, N. Tandyala, N. Prabhat, Rajveer Singh, S. Mehta, K. Mahesh   +9 more
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An uncommon cause of seizures in children living in developed countries: neurocysticercosis -a case report

Italian Journal of Pediatrics, 2011
Neurocysticercosis represents an important cause of seizures in children in endemic countries, such as Latin America, Asia and sub-Saharan Africa, while in Europe, especially in Italy, the cases of neurocysticercosis are anectodal.
Denegri Federica, Aguzzi Sonia, Mignone Federica, Scolfaro Carlo, Raffaldi Irene, Tovo Pier-Angelo   +5 more
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Navigating a Rare Neurological Conundrum: Quadriparesis in Neurocysticercosis With Hydrocephalus. [PDF]

Clin Case Rep
ABSTRACT This case illustrates the diagnostic challenges in identifying neurocysticercosis, which is initially mistaken for tubercular arachnoiditis. Early recognition and multidisciplinary management are crucial for preventing severe complications. The case also describes the importance of awareness and timely treatment of neglected tropical diseases ...
Krishna MV, Biswas P, Jayashankar CA, Ganaraja VH, Joshi A.   +4 more
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Racemose neurocysticercosis. [PDF]

, 2016
BACKGROUND: Neurocysticercosis (NCC) is an invasive parasitic infection of the central nervous system caused by the larval stage of the tapeworm Taenia solium.
Athas, Deena M, Farrell, MD, Christopher J, Krupa, BS, Kelly, Krupa, Kristin, Pisculli, Mary L   +4 more
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Neurocysticercosis presenting as a locked-in lateral ventricle: A case report and evidence-based review

IDCases, 2023
Human neurocysticercosis is one of the most prevalent parasitic infestations of the central nervous system. It is considered the most frequent underlying etiology of acquired epilepsy in endemic areas in Central and South America, East Europe, Africa ...
Moustafa A. Mansour, Mohamed Tahir, Zarina Ahmadi   +2 more
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Reversible dementia as a presenting manifestation of racemose neurocysticercosis

Annals of Indian Academy of Neurology, 2013
Racemose cysticercosis is a less frequent presentation of neurocysticercosis (NCC). It′s presentation and management is quite different from cerebral parenchymal NCC.
Sudhir Sharma, Manish Modi, Vivek Lal, Sudesh Prabhakar, Amit Bhardwaj, Rakesh Sehgal   +5 more
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Natural History of Treated Subarachnoid Neurocysticercosis

American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, 2019
. Subarachnoid neurocysticercosis (SUBNCC) is usually caused by an aberrant proliferative form of Taenia solium causing mass effect and arachnoiditis. Thirty of 34 SUBNCC patients were treated with extended cysticidal and anti-inflammatory regimens and ...
T. Nash, Elise M O’Connell, D. Hammoud, L. Wetzler, JeanAnne M Ware, S. Mahanty   +5 more
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Epidemiological tools for effective surveillance of porcine cysticercosis in Africa [PDF]

, 2014
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Farougou, S., Goussanou, J.S.E, Korsak Koulagenko, Nicolas, Kpodekon, M.T., Youssao, A.K.I.   +4 more
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