Neuro and intraocular cysticercosis: A clinicopathological case report

Case report

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Authors: Dipankar Das, Satyen Deka, Saidul Islam, et al

Published Date March 2010 Volume 2010:2 Pages 39 - 42

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.2147/EB.S8610

Dipankar Das¹, Satyen Deka¹, Saidul Islam², Nilutparna Deuri¹, Panna Deka¹, Akshay Chandra Deka¹, Hemalata Deka¹, Sanjoy Kumar Buragohain¹, Harsha Bhattacharjee¹

¹Sri Sankaradeva Nethralaya, Guwahati, Assam, India; ²Assam Veterinary Science College, Khanapara, Guwahati, Assam, India

Abstract: Cysticercosis is one of the most common parasitic infestations in humans. Neurocysticercosis (NCC) is the commonest parasitosis of the central nervous system (CNS), endemic in developing countries and is also seen in developed nations with high rates of immigration from prevalent areas. Co-infection of ocular tissue is also significant and often ophthalmologists come across these lesions in their clinical practice. The mode of treatment in NCC and that of intraocular cysticercosis is somewhat different as far as antiparasitic treatment is concerned. This case report highlights the proper management of this parasitic infestation which involved both eye and brain.

Keywords: neurocysticercosis, endemic, scolex, corticosteroid

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