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A Rare Case of Enhancing Anterior Interhemispheric Racemose Neurocysticercosis with Foci of Calcification and Direct Parenchymal Extension

Journal of Global Radiology, 2018
Neurocysticercosis (NCC) refers to the central nervous system (CNS) infestation of the larvae of pork tapeworm Taenia solium. It is endemic in Central and South America, Asia and Africa.
Anupama Chandrappa, Rajesh Raman, Suchetha Satish   +2 more
doaj   +2 more sources

Giant racemose neurocysticercosis with mass effect: Unusual presentation

Annals of Indian Academy of Neurology, 2013
Suresh Kumar, Shruti Thakur, Anupam Jhobta, R G Sood   +3 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
europepmc   +2 more sources

The role of 3D volumetric MR sequences in diagnosing intraventricular neurocysticercosis: preliminar results [PDF]

Arquivos de Neuro-Psiquiatria, 2011
OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this paper was to investigate the role of two three-dimensional magnetic resonance (MRI) sequences: enhanced spoiled gradient recalled echo (SPGR), and fast imaging employing steady-state acquisition (FIESTA) in the evaluation ...
Francisco Edward Frota Mont'Alverne Filho, Luís dos Ramos Machado, Leandro Tavares Lucato, Claudia Costa Leite   +3 more
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Subarachnoid Racemose Neurocysticercosis in a Patient From India: A Case Report

Annals of Internal Medicine: Clinical Cases
Neurocysticercosis is endemic in Latin America, Africa, and Asia. However, the subarachnoid form is a rare manifestation of neurocysticercosis that often is overlooked.
Lucy Cai
exaly   +3 more sources

Surgical Treatment of Racemose Cysticercosis in the Quadrigeminal Cistern: A Case Series

Brazilian Neurosurgery
Introduction Racemose neurocysticercosis is rare and distinctive among the variety of neurocysticercosis pathologies, and it is characterized by the development of cysts in the basal subarachnoid region. This uncommon presentation involves the
Guilherme Nobre Nogueira, Rafaela Fernandes Gonçalves, Eberval Gadelha Figueiredo, Gustavo Rassier Isolan   +3 more
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Racemose Neurocysticercosis: A Rare Cause of Rapidly Progressive Dementia—A Case Report [PDF]

Neurohospitalist, The, 2023
Witoon Mitarnun
exaly   +2 more sources

Racemose Neurocysticercosis Presenting as Subarachnoid Hemorrhage Mimic

Annals of Internal Medicine: Clinical Cases
Neurocysticercosis (NCC) remains the most common parasitic infection of the central nervous system worldwide and is a leading cause of acquired epilepsy in endemic regions.
Tirth Patel, Sumanth Khadke, James Thomas, Peter Mattingly   +3 more
doaj   +2 more sources

Treatment of racemose neurocysticercosis. [PDF]

Surg Neurol Int, 2017
Neurocysticercosis (NCC) is a common parasitic infection of the central nervous system, caused by the tapeworm Taenia solium. It is endemic to certain parts of the world, including Central America, South America, Asia, and Africa. The racemose form, characterized by extraparenchymal location, increased morbidity and mortality, and large loculated ...
McClugage SG, Lee RA, Camins BC, Mercado-Acosta JJ, Rodriguez M, Riley KO.   +5 more
europepmc   +4 more sources

Racemose neurocysticercosis: a case series. [PDF]

BJR Case Rep, 2023
Abstract Neurocysticercosis (NCC) is a common parasitic condition of the central nervous system in certain parts of the world. The racemose variety of NCC is distinct from the commonly seen parenchymal form. It frequently infiltrates the basal cisterns and Sylvian fissures.
Sharma S, Singh A, Mani VE, Mishra SC, Chaturvedi P, Jain S, Kumar S, Jain N.   +7 more
europepmc   +3 more sources