Acute obstructive hydrocephalus heralding neurocysticercosis.
Delayed diagnosis occurred in a healthy young immigrant man who presented with symptoms and computed tomography (CT) findings of acute obstructive hydrocephalus as the heralding manifestation of neurocysticercosis. Recognizing that a patient is from an area endemic for this condition is paramount in considering the diagnosis as urgent surgical intervention may be required.
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Department of Neurology, Hartford Hospital, University of Connecticut School of Medicine, Hartford, USA. NERVLINE@AOL.com
D000328:Adult; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D006849:Hydrocephalus / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000469:parasitology*; D008297:Male; D020019:Neurocysticercosis / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed