title: Cysticercosis producing various neurological presentations in a patient: case report.
abstract: We present an unusual case of neurocysticercosis supported by characteristic lesions on computed tomography and positive serum and CSF titres. The patient came to medical attention on various occasions over a decade with three clearly separate neurological presentations (acute psychosis, cerebral infarction, and hydrocephalus) before diagnosis was made.
authors.affiliation: Gough-Cooper Department, National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, London, UK.
authors.forename: D C
authors.initials: DC
authors.lastname: Bills
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Symon
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001927:Brain Diseases / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D003551:Cysticercosis / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy; D003907:Dexamethasone / Q000008:administration & dosage; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D006849:Hydrocephalus / Q000209:etiology; D019965:Neurocognitive Disorders / Q000209:etiology; D009460:Neurologic Examination; D011223:Praziquantel / Q000008:administration & dosage; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D017287:Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt
chemical_list: D011223:Praziquantel; D003907:Dexamethasone