Neurocysticercosis--case report and literature review

Singapore Med J. 1997 Jul;38(7):297-9.

Abstract

A 30-year-old Indian migrant worker presented with seizures at the National University Hospital. A CT-scan of the brain showed multiple calcifications and cysts consistent with neurocysticercosis. Plain radiographs of the humeri and femora also revealed multiple soft tissue calcifications. He was given a course of anti-helminthic therapy and started on anti-epileptics. Neurocysticercosis is a common cause of seizures in endemic areas and must be considered in the differential diagnosis of epilepsy involving the members of the large community of migrant workers in Singapore.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Anthelmintics / therapeutic use
  • Brain Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Brain Diseases / diagnostic imaging
  • Brain Diseases / drug therapy
  • Cysticercosis / diagnosis*
  • Cysticercosis / diagnostic imaging
  • Cysticercosis / drug therapy
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Epilepsy / physiopathology
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed

Substances

  • Anthelmintics