[Cerebral cysticercosis].
A Danish woman aged 28 years who had travelled in the Far East developed cerebral symptoms with headache and visual disturbances. Migraine was suspected. Subsequent CT scanning revealed multiple processes and metastases were suspected. As the patient had travelled in the Far East 1 1/2 years previously, she was examined for neurocysticercosis. This diagnosis was established and the patient was successfully treated with praziquantel. On account of increased travelling activity, the possibility of neurocysticercosis should be borne in mind when dealing with patients with cerebral symptoms and relevant travelling histories.
Hagelskjaer
L H
LH
Arhus Medicinsk-epidemisk afdeling A, Marselisborg Hospital.
Hansen
N J
NJ
Christensen
T
T
D000328:Adult; D001927:Brain Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000276:immunology / Q000469:parasitology*; D003551:Cysticercosis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000276:immunology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008296:Malaysia; D011223:Praziquantel / Q000627:therapeutic use; D013785:Thailand; D014195:Travel; D014329:Tropical Climate
D011223:Praziquantel
Cerebral cysticerkose.