Cysticercosis: unusual neuro-ophthalmologic signs.
Papilledema and pretectal signs are the usual neuro-ophthalmological manifestations of cysticercosis. The following patients with severe posterior fossa involvement exhibited uncommon signs of bilateral fourth nerve palsy, facial myokymia, upbeat nystagmus, periodic alternating nystagmus, and rhythmic oculopalatal myoclonus.
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Department of Neurology, Los Angeles County University of Southern California Medical Center.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001927:Brain Diseases / Q000150:complications* / Q000469:parasitology; D003389:Cranial Nerve Diseases / Q000209:etiology; D003551:Cysticercosis / Q000150:complications*; D005152:Facial Muscles; D005207:Fasciculation / Q000209:etiology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D015835:Ocular Motility Disorders / Q000209:etiology*; D014321:Trochlear Nerve